Martians Go Home (film)
| Martians Go Home | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | David Odell |
| Written by |
Charles S. Haas (screenplay) Fredric Brown (novel) |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Allan Zavod |
| Cinematography | Peter Deming |
| Edited by | Kathryn Campbell |
Release dates | 20 April 1990 (USA) |
Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $129,778 (USA) |
Martians Go Home is a 1990 comedy film starring Randy Quaid. It was directed by David Odell and written by Charles S. Haas based on the novel of the same name by science fiction author Fredric Brown.[1][2]
Synopsis
Quaid plays a songwriter who accidentally invites a billion Martians (all portrayed by stand-up comedians from the late eighties and early nineties) to planet Earth.
These Martians become a nuisance to the planet by constantly playing practical jokes and refusing to allow anyone to get away with lying or deception of any kind.
Cast
- Randy Quaid as Mark Devereaux
- Margaret Colin as Sara Brody
- Anita Morris as Dr. Jane Buchanan
- John Philbin as Donny
- Ronny Cox as The President
- Timothy Stack as Seagrams
- Bruce French as Elgins
- Gerrit Graham as Stan Garrett
- Dean Devlin as Joe Fledermaus
- Roy Brocksmith as Mr. Kornheiser
- Nicky Katt as Hippie
- Troy Evans as Cop
- Steve Blacknell as Game Show Host
- Allan Katz as Melvin Knudson
- Cynthia Ettinger as Dr. Jane's Patient
References
- ↑ Meehan, Paul (1998). Saucer movies: a UFOlogical history of the cinema. Scarecrow Press. p. 255. ISBN 0-8108-3573-8.
- ↑ James, Caryn. "Martians Go Home (1990)". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-06-26.
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