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Independence Day (1996)
The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy Earth. Fighting superior technology, mankind's best weapon is the will to survive.
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Director:
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Trivia
20th Century Fox first wanted to open the film on Memorial Day and change the name to 'Doomsday' to avoid the fierce competition on July 4th.
Quotes
SETI Chief:
If this isn't an insanely beautiful woman, I'm hangin' up.
SETI technician:
Sir, I - I- I think you should listen to this.
Goofs
When David and their father are playing chess, most of the people in the scene are wearing sweaters or jackets, even though it is July 2 in New York City and the radio says the temperature is 95 degrees.
Crazy Credits
"Animal action was monitored by the American Humane Association. No animals or aliens were harmed in the making of this film."
Alternate Versions
In the original UK theatrical release during the closing sequence in the desert as Levinson (Goldblum) and Hiller (Smith) are walking towards the jeep, Hiller suggests to Levinson that he needs a new 'hero' walk and to swing his hips more. This dialogue, that explains Goldblum's odd walk, is missing from the video release
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Written by Link Wray and Milt Grant (as Milton Grant)
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Genres
Action | Adventure | Sci-FiDetails
Release Date:
3 July 1996Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Santa Clarita, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$75,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$50,228,264 (USA) (7 July 1996)
Gross:
$306,169,255 (USA) (12 January 1997)
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