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The Arrival

1996-05-31 · 115 min · ★ 6.0

Science Fiction · Thriller · Mystery

Zane Ziminski is an astrophysicist who receives a message that seems to have extraterrestrial origins. Eerily soon after his discovery, Zane is fired. He then embarks on a search to determine the origins of the transmission that leads him into a Hitchcockian labyrinth of paranoia and intrigue.

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Directors
David Twohy
Production companies
Live Entertainment, Steelwork Films, Mediaworks
Countries
Mexico, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 25,000,000
Revenue
USD 14,063,331

Top Cast

Charlie SheenCharlie SheenZane Zaminski
Lindsay CrouseLindsay CrouseIlana Green
Richard SchiffRichard SchiffCalvin
Ron SilverRon SilverGordian
Teri PoloTeri PoloChar
Phyllis ApplegatePhyllis ApplegateMrs. Roosevelt
Tony T. JohnsonTony T. JohnsonKiki
Alan CoatesAlan CoatesTerraformer
Leon RippyLeon RippyDOD #1
Buddy Joe HookerBuddy Joe HookerDOD #2
Javier MorgaCo-Worker
David VillalpandoDavid VillalpandoCabbie
María Luisa CoronelMaid
Mónica DionneMónica DionneReporter #1
Alejandro UsigliAlejandro UsigliReporter #2
Jacqueline VoltaireReporter #3
Luisa HuertasLuisa HuertasSecurity Woman
Roger CudneyRoger CudneyJPL Official
ShaneJPL Guard #1
Dave GalassoJPL Guard #2

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