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The Thing

1982•1h 49m•★ 8.1•Released

HorrorMysteryScience Fiction

Anytime. Anywhere. Anyone.

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Overview

A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.

Movie details

Release date: 1982
Runtime: 1h 49m
Genres: Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Country: United States of America
Director: John Carpenter
Production: Universal Pictures, The Turman-Foster Company
Budget: $15,000,000
Revenue: $19,629,760

Cast

Portrait of Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

MacReady

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Wilford Brimley

Blair

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T.K. Carter

Nauls

Portrait of David Clennon

David Clennon

Palmer

Portrait of Keith David

Keith David

Childs

Portrait of Richard Dysart

Richard Dysart

Dr. Copper

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