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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
The film employs over 3,000 visual effects shots. At the time, the highest number ever featured in a film.
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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.
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As David and his father are driving into Washington D.C. the door lock over David's right shoulder changes back and forth from locked to unlocked depending on the shot.
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"Animal action was monitored by the American Humane Association. No animals or aliens were harmed in the making of this film."
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Genres
Action | Adventure | Sci-FiDetails
Release Date:
3 July 1996Language
English
Country of Origin
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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