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The X Files Plot Synopsis:
With problems appearing between FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, a dangerous conspiracy is starting to appear. A deadly virus, which appears to be of extraterrestrial origin has appeared, which could destroy all life on Earth. With the help of a paranoid doctor, Alvin Kurtzweil, Mulder and Scully must act fast in order to save everyone on the planet.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Mulder and Scully must fight the government in a conspiracy and find the truth about an alien colonization of Earth.
Tagline: Fight the Future
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The X Files Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1998 (more 1998 movies)
Box Office: $83,898,313
Awards: 6
Nominations: 11
Language: English, Arabic
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The X Files Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 19, 1998
Writers: Chris Carter, Frank Spotnitz
Producers: Mary Astadourian, Chris Carter, Bruce Devan, Lata Ryan, Daniel Sackheim
Editors: Stephen Mark
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The X Files (1998) Cast (Click to Expand)
The X Files Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| David Duchovny | ... | Agent Fox Mulder |
| Gillian Anderson | ... | Agent Dana Scully |
| John Neville | ... | The Well-Manicured Man |
| William B. Davis | ... | The Cigarette-Smoking Man |
| Martin Landau | ... | Kurtzweil |
| Mitch Pileggi | ... | Assistant Director Walter Skinner |
| Jeffrey DeMunn | ... | Bronschweig (as Jeffrey De Munn) |
| Blythe Danner | ... | Cassidy |
| Terry O`Quinn | ... | Michaud |
| Terry O''Quinn | ... | Michaud |
| Armin Mueller-Stahl | ... | Strughold |
| Lucas Black | ... | Stevie |
| Christopher Fennell | ... | 2nd Boy (as Chris Fennell) |
| Cody Newton | ... | 3rd Boy |
| Blake Stokes | ... | 4th Boy |
| Dean Haglund | ... | Langly |
| Bruce Harwood | ... | Byers |
| Tom Braidwood | ... | Frohike |
| Don S. Williams | ... | Group Elder |
| George Murdock | ... | 2nd Elder |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- David Duchovny (b. August 7, 1960) – Agent Fox Mulder
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 11¾" (1.82 m) - Gillian Anderson (b. August 9, 1968) – Agent Dana Scully
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m) - John Neville, as The Well-Manicured Man, passed away at age 86 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m) - William B. Davis (b. January 13, 1938) – The Cigarette-Smoking Man
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m)
Also known as: Bill Davis | William Davis | Wm B Davis - Martin Landau, as Kurtzweil, passed away at age 89 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Mitch Pileggi (b. April 5, 1952) – Assistant Director Walter Skinner
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Mitchell Craig Pileggi - Jeffrey DeMunn (b. April 25, 1947) – Bronschweig (as Jeffrey De Munn)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Jeffrey De Munn | Jeff De Munn | Jeff DeMunn | Jeff Demunn - Blythe Danner (b. February 3, 1943) – Cassidy
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Terry O`Quinn – Michaud
- Terry O''Quinn (b. July 15, 1952) – Michaud
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m)
Also known as: Terrance K. O'Quinn | Terrance O'Quinn | Terence Quinn | Terrance Quinn - Armin Mueller-Stahl (b. December 17, 1930) – Strughold
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Armin Müller-Stahl | Armin Myuller Shtal - Lucas Black (b. November 29, 1982) – Stevie
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Christopher Fennell (b. November 2, 1983) – 2nd Boy (as Chris Fennell)
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Chris Fennell - Cody Newton – 3rd Boy
- Blake Stokes – 4th Boy
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