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.
Where to watch They Live
Rent: 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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