

Lifeform
1996-09-24 · 90 min · ★ 5.4
When the Viking space capsule suddenly returns to Earth from its long ago trip to Mars, it brings with it an intelligent visitor that is part "Alien" and part "ET". Encased in armor, it extends a human like form from its shell to examine its surroundings and shows an interest in humans including a soft caress of a female scientist prior to the Army killing it. This only enrages its sibling.
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- Directors
- Mark H. Baker
- Production companies
- Alterian, StarGate Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Cotter SmithDr. Case Montgomery
Deirdre O'ConnellDr. Gracia Scott
Robert WisdomColonel Jessie Pratt
Ryan PhillippePrivate Ryan
Raoul O'ConnellPrivate Jeffers
Carlos CarrascoSergeant Lopez
Leland OrserMichael Perkett, NASA
Kevin CooneyLt. General McClintockTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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