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Invaders From Mars (1986 Film)
''Invaders from Mars'' is a 1986 American science fiction horror film, directed by Tobe Hooper from a screenplay by Dan O'Bannon and Don Jakoby. It is a remake of the 1953 film of the same name, and is a reworking of that film's screenplay by Richard Blake from an original story by John Tucker Battle. Its production was instigated by Wade Williams, millionaire exhibitor, science fiction film fan and sometime writer-producer-director, who had reissued the original film in 1978 after purchasing the copyright to the property. Elaborate creature and visual effects were supplied by Stan Winston and John Dykstra. Plot George Gardner encourages his 12-year-old son David's dreams of becoming an astronaut by stargazing with him. A thunderstorm wakes David, and he observes a strange alien spaceship landing on Copper Hill, just beyond the house. His father agrees to investigate, but returns behaving strangely and with an unexplained mark on the back of his neck. David's mother Helen and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tobe Hooper
Willard Tobe Hooper (; January 25, 1943 – August 26, 2017) was an American director, screenwriter, and producer best known for his work in the horror genre. The British Film Institute cited Hooper as one of the most influential horror filmmakers of all time. Born in Austin, Texas, Hooper's feature film debut was the independent '' Eggshells'' (1969), which he co-wrote with Kim Henkel. The two reunited to co-write '' The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'' (1974), which Hooper also directed. The film went on to become a classic of the genre, and was described in 2010 by ''The Guardian'' as "one of the most influential films ever made." Hooper subsequently directed the horror film ''Eaten Alive'' (1977), followed by the 1979 miniseries ''Salem's Lot'', an adaptation of the novel by Stephen King. Following this, Hooper signed on to direct '' The Funhouse'' (1981), a major studio slasher film distributed by Universal Pictures. The following year, he directed the supernatural thriller ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Tucker Battle
John Tucker Battle (October 1, 1902 – October 31, 1962) was an American screenwriter. He wrote for television programs including '' Bonanza'', '' Have Gun, Will Travel'', ''Maverick'', '' Colt .45'', ''The Restless Gun'', ''Bat Masterson'' and ''Black Saddle''. He also wrote for and acted in radio programs in the 1930s and 1940s. He was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Selected filmography * ''Irish Eyes Are Smiling'' (1944) * ''Captain Eddie'' (1945) * '' Man Alive'' (1945) * ''Captain from Castile'' (1947) - (uncredited) * ''So Dear to My Heart ''So Dear to My Heart'' is a 1948 American live-action/animated film produced by Walt Disney and released by RKO Radio Pictures. Its world premiere was in Chicago, Illinois, on November 29, 1948. Like 1946's ''Song of the South'', the film comb ...'' (1948) * '' The Frogmen'' (1951) * '' Invaders from Mars'' (1953) - (uncredited) * '' A Man Alone'' (1955) * '' Lisbon'' (1956) * '' Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend'' (1957) Ref ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Debra Berger
Debra Berger (born March 17, 1957), sometimes credited as Debby Berger or Deborah Berger, is an American actress, artist, and designer. Life She was the daughter of actor William Berger from his first marriage in 1957. She was the half-sister of actress Katya Berger and child actor Kasimir Berger. She is also the stepdaughter of Croatian singer and actress Hanja Kochansky. She was the star of Marcel Carné's ''La merveilleuse visite''. Personal life Berger was linked romantically to Alessandro, Principe Ruspoli (December 9, 1924 – January 11, 2005), 9th Principe di Cerveteri, 9th Marchese di Riano, and 14th Conte di Vignanello. They had two sons: * Tao Ruspoli (born in Bangkok on November 7, 1975). He married actress Olivia Wilde on June 7, 2003 in Washington. They divorced in 2011. * Bartolomeo Ruspoli (born in Rome on October 6, 1978). He married Aileen Getty, daughter of John Paul Getty, Jr. and his first wife Gail Harris, in November 2004. They have no children. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Norris
Eric Scott Norris (born May 20, 1964) is an American former stock car racing driver and stuntman. He won the 2002 NASCAR Winston West Series Championship. Norris is also a director and directed several episodes of the TV-series ''Walker, Texas Ranger'', which starred his father, Chuck Norris. Early life Norris was born on May 20, 1964 in Redondo Beach, California, the son of Dianne (née Holecheck) and ''Walker, Texas Ranger'' star Chuck Norris. Norris began racing in 1982 with his father in the SCORE Off-Road Series, but retired to study at Arizona State University. Career 1983–1997: Formula Ford Series to Craftsman Truck Series, and early film work Following his graduation, he began racing at Willow Springs Raceway and the Formula Ford Series. On September 27, 1985, ''Invasion U.S.A.'' premiered with his father as the lead. In it, Norris is credited for stunts. In 1986, Norris played roles in '' The Delta Force'' and ''Invaders from Mars''. That year, Norris was a stu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Frankfather
William Frankfather (born Billy Joe Frankfather; August 4, 1944 – December 28, 1998) was an American actor. Early life Frankfather was born in Kermit, Texas on August 4, 1944. Career Frankfather guest-starred in many popular television series of the late 20th century, including ''MacGyver'', ''Night Court'', ''The A-Team'', ''Hill Street Blues'', ''Remington Steele'', '' Murphy Brown'', ''Picket Fences'', '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', '' Melrose Place'', ''Empty Nest'', ''Wings'', '' NYPD Blue'', '' Tales from the Crypt'' and ''Mama's Family''. Frankfather received his bachelor's and master's degrees, both in English literature, from New Mexico State University, and received a master of fine arts degree in acting from Stanford University. He performed on many theater stages, including on Broadway in the original cast of '' Children of a Lesser God''. He was a 25-year member of Theatre 40, a professional theater company in Beverly Hills, California. He was artistic dir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Hebert
Chris Hebert (born September 28, 1973) is an American former child actor and teacher who has appeared in a number of television series, commercials, and a few feature films. Early life Christopher Robin Hebert was born in Fullerton, California, where he has spent most of his life. His acting career began when he was allowed to audition for a local theater production of '' A Midsummer Night's Dream'' for one of the parts of the fairies. His mother apparently was reluctant but relented after Hebert's persistence. She had thought that he would not get picked for the part and that this experience would get the acting bug out of his system. However, Hebert got the part and through that summer production, he made connections to a professional agent who got him work in commercials and television before that summer even ended. Hebert continued to work pretty busily for the next five years. His most memorable project came with his feature film debut, ''The Last Starfighter'' (1984) as t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Hunt
James Walter Hunt (born December 4, 1939) is an American actor.. He is perhaps best known for his role as David in '' Invaders from Mars'' (1953). In the 1986 remake of the same film he plays the police chief. Hunt has also appeared in films like '' Song of Love''; '' Sorry, Wrong Number''; '' Week-End with Father'' and many more. He often appeared opposite Gigi Perreau. Filmography *'' Song of Love'' (1947) *'' The Mating of Millie'' (1948) *'' Pitfall'' (1948) *'' Sorry, Wrong Number'' (1948) *''Family Honeymoon'' (1948) *'' Holiday Affair'' (1949) *''Rusty's Birthday'' (1949) *'' Top o' the Morning'' (1949) *'' Special Agent'' (1949) *'' Louisa'' (1950) *''Cheaper by the Dozen'' (1950) *'' Saddle Tramp'' (1950) *'' Shadow on the Wall'' (1950) *'' The Capture'' (1950) * ''Again Pioneers'' (1950) * '' Her First Romance'' (1951) *''Katie Did It ''Katie Did It'' is a 1951 American romantic comedy film directed by Frederick De Cordova and starring Ann Blyth, Mark Stevens an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenneth Kimmins
Kenneth Kimmins (born September 4, 1941) is an American film, television and theatre actor. He is perhaps best known for playing Howard Burleigh in the American television sitcom '' Coach''. Life and career Kimmins was born in Brooklyn, New York, and attended the Catholic University of America. Kimmins began his acting career in 1969 playing Charley Montgomery in the Broadway play '' The Fig Leaves Are Falling''. His theatre credits include ''The Gingerbread Lady'', ''The Magic Show'' and ''Status Quo Vadis''. In 1976 Kimmins appeared in the film ''Network''. Kimmins has guest-starred in numerous television programs including ''Hill Street Blues'', ''Soap'', '' Archie Bunker's Place'', ''The Fall Guy'', ''Night Court'', ''The Bob Newhart Show'', '' Hunter'', ''The Love Boat'', ''Dynasty'', ''WKRP in Cincinnati'', '' Cheers'', ''Remington Steele'', '' Highway to Heaven'', ''The West Wing'', ''Silver Spoons'' and '' L.A. Law''. In 1986, Kimmins starred in the new CBS's sitco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Allport
Christopher Allport (born Alexander Wise Allport Jr.; June 17, 1947 – January 25, 2008) was an American actor. Biography Alexander Wise Allport Jr. was born in Boston. His acting life began at the age of nine in New Canaan, Connecticut, at the Children's Theatre. While at Northwestern University, he worked with director Paul Sills and Story Theatre. He performed in New York with the Public Theater at Lincoln Center, and with Ensemble Studio Theatre; and in Los Angeles at the Taper, South Coast Repertory and with Padua Playwrights. In 2007, he wrote and starred in "The Backroad Home", a theatrical memoir with his original music, directed and developed by Paul Linke and produced by his wife, Susan Hayden (Ruskin Group Theatre). One of his earliest television roles was as Tim McGowan on the soap opera '' Another World'' (1973–74). Around 1975 or 1976, Allport did a screen test with actress Amy Irving for the parts of Han Solo and Princess Leia, respectively, for the upco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Pierpoint
Eric Pierpoint (born November 18, 1950) is an American actor and author. He is perhaps best known for his role as George Francisco on Fox Network's ''Alien Nation (TV series), Alien Nation''. He has also notably appeared on each of the first four ''Star Trek'' television Spin-off (media), spin-offs. Early life Pierpoint is the son of Patricia Adams Pierpoint and stepson of former CBS news White House correspondent Robert Pierpoint (journalist), Robert Pierpoint. He was born in Redlands, California, the middle of three children and lived there until age nine. His mother relocated to Washington, DC in 1959 upon marrying the elder Pierpoint, who legally adopted all three children. He graduated from Walt Whitman High School (Bethesda, Maryland), Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland and was on the wrestling, soccer, and tennis teams. He spent time accompanying his stepfather on news assignments during his teen years, often meeting high ranking US Government officials. He t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mars
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second-smallest planet in the Solar System, only being larger than Mercury. In the English language, Mars is named for the Roman god of war. Mars is a terrestrial planet with a thin atmosphere (less than 1% that of Earth's), and has a crust primarily composed of elements similar to Earth's crust, as well as a core made of iron and nickel. Mars has surface features such as impact craters, valleys, dunes and polar ice caps. It has two small and irregularly shaped moons, Phobos and Deimos. Some of the most notable surface features on Mars include Olympus Mons, the largest volcano and highest known mountain in the Solar System and Valles Marineris, one of the largest canyons in the Solar System. The Borealis basin in the Northern Hemisphere covers approximately 40% of the planet and may be a large impact feature. Days and seasons on Mars are comparable to those of Earth, as the planets have a similar rotation period ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SETI
The search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) is a collective term for scientific searches for intelligent extraterrestrial life, for example, monitoring electromagnetic radiation for signs of transmissions from civilizations on other planets. Scientific investigation began shortly after the advent of radio in the early 1900s, and focused international efforts have been ongoing since the 1980s. In 2015, Stephen Hawking and Israeli billionaire Yuri Milner announced a project called Breakthrough Listen. History Early work There have been many earlier searches for extraterrestrial intelligence within the Solar System. In 1896, Nikola Tesla suggested that an extreme version of his wireless electrical transmission system could be used to contact beings on Mars. In 1899, while conducting experiments at his Colorado Springs experimental station, he thought he had detected a signal from Mars since an odd repetitive static signal seemed to cut off when Mars set in the night ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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