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The Arrival (1996) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.13/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.2/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.6/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 6.6/10
The Arrival Plot Synopsis:
Zane (Charlie Sheen), a young, mild-mannered astronomer discovers an extraterrestrial radio signal. After being fired from his organization for reporting this to his superior, he takes a chance on discovering the truth: that his workplace is not quite what it seems to be and a sinister conspiracy is at work. The aliens are keeping a deadly secret, and will stop at nothing to prevent Zane from learning it.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Zane, an astronomer, discovers intelligent alien life. But the aliens are keeping a deadly secret, and will do anything to stop Zane from learning it.
Tagline: The greatest danger facing our world has been the planet"s best kept secret...until now.
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The Arrival Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1996 (more 1996 movies)
Box Office: $14,063,331
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States, Mexico
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Arrival Release Dates In Theaters: May 31, 1996
Writers: David Twohy
Producers: Robert W. Cort, Ted Field, Lorenzo O'Brien, Thomas G. Smith, Jim Steele, David Tripet, Cyrus Yavneh
Editors: Martin Hunter
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The Arrival (1996) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Arrival Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie Sheen | ... | Zane Zaminsky |
| Lindsay Crouse | ... | Ilana Green |
| Richard Schiff | ... | Calvin |
| Shane | ... | JPL Guard #1 |
| Ron Silver | ... | Phil Gordian / Mexican Guard |
| Teri Polo | ... | Char |
| Phyllis Applegate | ... | Mrs. Roosevelt |
| Alan Coates | ... | Terraformer |
| Leon Rippy | ... | DOD #1 |
| Buddy Joe Hooker | ... | DOD #2 |
| Javier Morga | ... | Co-worker |
| Tony T. Johnson | ... | Kiki |
| Catalina Botello | ... | N.C.A.R. Woman |
| Georg Lillitsch | ... | Computer Tech |
| David Villalpando | ... | Cabbie |
| María Luisa Coronel | ... | Maid (as Maria Luisa Coronel) |
| Ellen Bradley | ... | Screaming Woman |
| José García | ... | Planecorp Guard (as Jose Garcia) |
| Jorge Becerril | ... | Planecorp Guard |
| Luisa Huertas | ... | Security Woman |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Charlie Sheen (b. September 3, 1965) – Zane Zaminsky
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Carlos Estevez | Charles Sheen - Lindsay Crouse (b. May 12, 1948) – Ilana Green
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Lindsay Ann Crouse | Lindsey Crouse - Richard Schiff (b. May 27, 1955) – Calvin
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Shane – JPL Guard #1
- Ron Silver, as Phil Gordian / Mexican Guard, passed away at age 62 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m) - Teri Polo (b. June 1, 1969) – Char
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Phyllis Applegate (b. May 8, 1944) – Mrs. Roosevelt
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Phyliss Applegate - Alan Coates – Terraformer
- Leon Rippy (b. October 30, 1949) – DOD #1
Sign: Scorpio - Buddy Joe Hooker (b. May 30, 1942) – DOD #2
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Buddy Hart | B.J. Hooker | Buddy Jo Hooker | Joe Hooker | Joseph Hooker - Javier Morga – Co-worker
- Tony T. Johnson – Kiki
- Catalina Botello – N.C.A.R. Woman
- Georg Lillitsch – Computer Tech
- David Villalpando – Cabbie
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