They Live (1988)
They Live is a 1988 science fiction movie directed by John Carpenter, with a running time of 1h 33m. It stars Roddy Piper, Keith David and Meg Foster.
A lone drifter stumbles upon a unique pair of sunglasses that reveal aliens are systematically gaining control of the Earth by masquerading as humans and lulling the public into submission.
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What is They Live about?
A lone drifter stumbles upon a unique pair of sunglasses that reveal aliens are systematically gaining control of the Earth by masquerading as humans and lulling the public into submission.
When was They Live released?
They Live was released on 4 November 1988.
How long is They Live?
They Live runs 1h 33m.
Who made They Live?
They Live was directed by John Carpenter.
Where can I watch They Live?
They Live is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch They Live
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Roddy Piper as John Nada
- Keith David as Frank Armitage
- Meg Foster as Holly Thompsen
- George Buck Flower as Drifter
- Peter Jason as Gilbert
- Raymond St. Jacques as Street Preacher
- Jason Robards III as Family Man
- John Lawrence as Bearded Man
- Susan Barnes as Brown Haired Woman
- Sy Richardson as Black Revolutionary
- Wendy Brainard as Family Man's Daughter
- Lucille Meredith as Female Interviewer
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