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They Live
Directed by John Carpenter
1988•1h 34m•R•★ 7.3
Action / Comedy / Horror / Science Fiction
Synopsis
A homeless, itinerant Los Angeles construction worker discovers a box of special sunglasses that reveal the world as it truly is: skull-faced extraterrestrial invaders have subjugated humanity through subliminal capitalist commands ('OBEY', 'CONSUME', 'CONFORM') hidden on billboards and television broadcasts. John Carpenter's razor-sharp satirical sci-fi action cult classic starring 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper.
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DirectorJohn Carpenter
WriterJohn Carpenter
CinematographyGary B. Kibbe
MusicJohn CarpenterAlan Howarth
Principal Cast
Roddy PiperJohn Nada
Keith DavidFrank Armitage
Meg FosterHolly Thompsen
George Buck FlowerDrifter
Peter JasonGilbert
Raymond St. JacquesStreet Preacher
Jason Robards IIIFamily Man
John LawrenceBearded Man
Technical Specifications
Runtime1h 34m (94 mins)
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DirectorJohn Carpenter
LanguagesEnglish
CountryUS
StudioAlive Films • Universal Pictures
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