Starman

1984
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Title: Starman

Original Title: Starman

Year: 1984

Info

Release Dates

  • UK: May 10 1985
  • United States: December 14 1984

Plot

'Starman' is a film directed by John Carpenter, known for his contribution to the genre of horror. He directed this romantic science fiction film starring Karen Allen and Jeff Bridges. The film, focused on a woman who has recently lost his beloved husband so when an alien who crashes on Earth assumes the form of her deceased husband, she's as afraid as attracted for that miracle. Taking an advantage of the situation, the so called Starman will convince her to take him to the place he has to meet with somebody while he tries to hide from the Government which wants him captive no matter if he's dead or alive. While hiding from those threats, a romance between the main characters will blossom. Jeff Bridges was nominated for an Academy Award for his perfomance as the Lead Actor.

Cast

Director:

John Carpenter John Carpenter

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

Starman

Richard Jaeckel

Richard Jaeckel

George Fox

Karen Allen

Karen Allen

Jenny Hayden

John Carpenter

John Carpenter

Man in Helicopter

Deborah Kerr

Deborah Kerr

Karen Holmes

Videos

'Starman' trailer 2:11

'Starman' trailer

April 18 2016

Trivia

A John Carpenter's film that the score is not composed by himself.

The only film of John Carpenter with an Academy award nomination for Jeff Bridges perfomance

Kevin Bacon was selected to the role and Tom Cruise was selected too. Finally the main character was Jeff Bridges

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