Starman (1984) Sci-Fi Romance
Starman (1984) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.47/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.0/10
Metascore: ☆ 7.0/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 8.4/10 - Related: Discover more movies like Starman
Starman Plot Synopsis:
Jenny Hayden never did get over the death of her husband. So when an alien life form decides to model "himself" on the husband, Jenny is understandably confused if not terrified. The alien, or Starman, as he is called, has a deadline to meet, and kidnaps Jenny in order to meet it.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: An alien takes the form of a young widow"s husband and asks her to drive him from Wisconsin to Arizona. The government tries to stop them.
Tagline: In 1977 Voyager II was launched into space, inviting all lifeforms in the universe to visit our planet. Get ready. Company"s coming.
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Starman Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1984 (more 1984 movies)
Box Office: $28,744,356
Awards: 2
Nominations: 6
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Starman Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 14, 1984, Blu-ray CE: Dec 18, 2018
Writers: Bruce A. Evans, Raynold Gideon
Producers: Barry Bernardi, Michael Douglas, Bruce A. Evans, Larry Franco, Raynold Gideon
Editors: Marion Rothman
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Starman (1984) Cast (Click to Expand)
Starman Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Bridges | ... | Starman |
| Karen Allen | ... | Jenny Hayden |
| Charles Martin Smith | ... | Mark Shermin |
| Richard Jaeckel | ... | George Fox |
| Robert Phalen | ... | Major Bell |
| Tony Edwards | ... | Sergeant Lemon |
| John Walter Davis | ... | Brad Heinmuller |
| Ted White | ... | Deer Hunter |
| Dirk Blocker | ... | Cop #1 |
| M.C. Gainey | ... | Cop #2 |
| Sean Stanek | ... | Hot Rodder (as Sean Faro) |
| George ''Buck'' Flower | ... | Cook (as Buck Flower) |
| Russ Benning | ... | Scientist |
| Ralph Cosham | ... | Marine Lieutenant |
| David Wells | ... | Fox''s Assistant |
| Anthony Grumbach | ... | NSA Officer |
| James Deeth | ... | S-61 Pilot (as Jim Deeth) |
| Alex Daniels | ... | Gas Station Attendant |
| Carol Rosenthal | ... | Gas Customer |
| Mickey Jones | ... | Trucker |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Jeff Bridges (b. December 4, 1949) – Starman
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Jeffrey Bridges - Karen Allen (b. October 5, 1951) – Jenny Hayden
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Charles Martin Smith (b. October 30, 1953) – Mark Shermin
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Charles Martin-Smith | C.M. Smith | Charlie Martin Smith - Richard Jaeckel, as George Fox, passed away at age 70 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Richard H. Jaeckel - Robert Phalen (b. May 10, 1937) – Major Bell
Sign: Taurus - Tony Edwards – Sergeant Lemon
Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - John Walter Davis (b. December 17, 1951) – Brad Heinmuller
Sign: Sagittarius - Ted White (b. January 25, 1926) – Deer Hunter
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m) - Dirk Blocker (b. July 31, 1957) – Cop #1
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - M.C. Gainey (b. January 18, 1948) – Cop #2
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: M. C. Gainey | MC Gainey | Mike Connor Gainey | Mike Gainey - Sean Stanek – Hot Rodder (as Sean Faro)
Also known as: Sean Faro - George ''Buck'' Flower, as Cook (as Buck Flower), passed away at age 66 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Sherman Backus | Mick Courter | Buck Flower | George Buck Flower | George Flower | Buck Flowers | George 'Buck' Flowers | George Flowers | Igor | C.D. La Fleuer | Buck La Fleur | C.D. LaFleur | C.D. LaFleure | C.D. Lafleuer | C.D. Lafleur | C.D. LeFl - Russ Benning – Scientist
- Ralph Cosham – Marine Lieutenant
- David Wells (b. December 10, 1951) – Fox''s Assistant
Sign: Sagittarius
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