Starman

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Overview

Having crashed to Earth, an extraterrestrial space traveller must assume a human identity lest he be captured by the authorities. The alien Jeff Bridges chooses the likeness of the recently deceased husband of Jenny Hayden Karen Allen. At first dumbstruck, Jenny becomes both hostile toward and frightened of her guest. He gradually wins her confidence, learning a few vital English-language phrases so that he can explain his presence. The "starman" has come to Earth with a message of peace, in response to the ...
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Overview

Having crashed to Earth, an extraterrestrial space traveller must assume a human identity lest he be captured by the authorities. The alien Jeff Bridges chooses the likeness of the recently deceased husband of Jenny Hayden Karen Allen. At first dumbstruck, Jenny becomes both hostile toward and frightened of her guest. He gradually wins her confidence, learning a few vital English-language phrases so that he can explain his presence. The "starman" has come to Earth with a message of peace, in response to the similar message sent out on Voyager One. He asks for Jenny's help in transporting him to the Nevada desert, where his fellow aliens are to pick him up and take him to his home planet. Soon he and Jenny form a united front against a mean-spirited National Security Council agent Richard Jaeckel, who intends to seize the starman and turn him over for scientific scrutiny and possible extermination. While en route to Nevada, Jenny grows closer to the gentle-natured Starman, eventually making love with him. By the time he is poised to leave, she is carrying his child, leaving the field wide open for a sequel--which was never produced, though a weekly TV version surfaced in 1986.
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Special Features

Theatrical Trailers ; Interactive Menus ; Scene Selections ; Production Notes
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Editorial Reviews

All Movie Guide - Michael Hastings
Horror auteur John Carpenter set aside the casual thrills and copious bloodletting of his previous efforts to tell this well-observed tale of a peace-mongering alien who decides to inhabit the body of a woman's recently deceased true love. The result is akin to E.T. for grown-ups, with Karen Allen and Jeff Bridges chronicling the couple's hesitant friendship as they embark on a road trip to return the alien to his people. The reliable Bridges earned an Oscar nomination for his sedate, understated performance: he's like a mime with a photographic memory. But Starman ultimately belongs to Allen, who treats the character of Jenny Hayden as if she were lying on a therapist's couch, working through her ex-husband's death. She lends the film a depth and permanence that place it above the standard humanist sci-fi fare. The role dovetails well with her strong work in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) and Shoot the Moon (1982): all were parts that required her to be sexy, brooding, and tough all at once, even if she was relegated to one-dimensional supporting roles for much of her subsequent career.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 8/25/1998
  • UPC: 043396041295
  • Original Release: 1984

    • Rating:

  • Source: Sony Pictures
  • Region Code: 1
  • Aspect Ratio: Pre-1954 Standard (1.33.1)
  • Presentation: Pan & Scan
  • Language: English, Español, Français
  • Time: 1:55:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 4,657

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Jeff Bridges Starman
Karen Allen Jenny Hayden
Charles Martin Smith Mark Shermin
Richard Jaeckel George Fox
Robert Phalen Maj. Bell
Ted White Deer Hunter
Tony Edwards Sgt. Lemon
John Anderson
Russ Benning Scientist
Dirk Blocker Cop
Stephen Brennan Roadblock Sergeant
Betty Bunch Truck Stop Waitress
Dennis Burkley Man in Gas Station Restroom
Kenny Call Donnie Bob
John Carpenter Man in Helicopter
Ron Colby Cafe Waiter
Ralph Cosham Marine Lieutenant
Alex Daniels Gas Station Attendant
John Walter Davis Brad Heinmuller
James Deeth S-61 Pilot
Sean Faro Hot Rodder
George "Buck" Flower Cook
M.C. Gainey Cop
Jerry Gatlin Hunter
Charlie Hughes Bus Driver
Mickey Jones Trucker
Pat Lee Bracero Wife
Lu Leonard Roadhouse Waitress
Jeff Ramsey Hunter
Carol Rosenthal Gas Customer
Jennifer Shull
David Wells Fox's Assistant
Technical Credits
John Carpenter Director, Screenwriter
Pete Altobelli Makeup
Roy Arbogast Special Effects
Rick Baker Makeup, Set Decoration/Design
Robert R. Benton Set Decoration/Design
Barry Bernardi Co-producer
Robin Bush Costumes/Costume Designer
Thomas D. Causey Sound/Sound Designer
Michael Douglas Executive Producer, Producer
William Joseph Durrell Jr. Production Designer, Set Decoration/Design
Bruce A. Evans Producer, Screenwriter
Larry J. Franco Asst. Director, Producer
Larry Franco Asst. Director, Producer
Ray Gideon Producer, Screenwriter
Tom Joyner Production Designer, Production Manager
Terry J. Leonard Stunts
John Loggia Production Designer
Daniel Lomino Production Designer
Steve Maslow Sound/Sound Designer
Donald M. Morgan Cinematographer
Bruce Nicholson Special Effects, Special Effects Supervisor
Jack Nitzsche Score Composer
Dean Riesner Screenwriter
Marion Rothman Editor
Jennifer Shull Casting
Dick Smith Makeup, Set Decoration/Design
Stan Winston Makeup, Set Decoration/Design
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Scene Index

Side #1 --
1. Start [2:38]
2. Home Movies [1:48]
3. Tracking a UFO [2:45]
4. Jenny's Cabin [9:26]
5. Emergency Transmission [:54]
6. Hasty Exit [2:41]
7. Directions [2:15]
8. Running a Red Light [5:09]
9. Little Bit Jumpy [7:12]
10. In the Restroom [3:30]
11. Singing & Hungry [7:39]
12. Food Station [5:48]
13. Deer Restoration [1:10]
14. Altercation [3:36]
15. '77 Mustang [1:53]
16. Holiday Inn [1:24]
17. In Their Room [2:34]
18. Distracting Police [1:31]
19. Roadblock [1:56]
20. Saving Jenny [5:49]
21. Cook & Mapmaker [1:26]
22. Another Roadblock [3:18]
23. Goodbye Custom [2:11]
24. Freight Train [4:25]
25. "I Gave You a Baby." [4:52]
26. Jackpot [5:10]
27. Cherry Cobbler [7:25]
28. Meteor Crater [14:11]
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Menu

Side #1 --
   Play Movie
   Trailers
      Starman
      The Mirror Has Two Faces
   Language and Audio Set-Up
      English
      Spanish
      French
   Subtitles
      English
      Spanish
      French
      Subtitles Off
   Scene Selections
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Customer Reviews

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    WHICHEVER PLANET HE CAME FROM... LIKE ET... GO HOME

    Now, I don't know what kind of person would actually waste their time watching this movie either on tv or heaven forbid, buy the dvd... underacted, overacted... terrible script, ugly C list actors and actresses... these actors need to do what they do best... stay out of the limelight. I'm sure we'll see these "actors" on celebrity rehab, or driving around with Britney Spears... this was the worst movie I've ever seen in my life. My sister loves this movie, and for the life of me I don't know why... the deer scene??? what was that??? And that little twitch he had... I felt like giving him a twitch of my own! If you decide to watch or buy this dvd,... I wish you the best. If I'm ever caught watching this movie, rest assured that I am in a hospital, in a coma, and the nurse left it on that movie... other than that, this movie will leave you in a coma!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    The Space Hunk Has Landed

    This is a delightful tail. Both touching, and romantic, with a little fear thrown in for good measure. In some respects it is like the 'TERMINATOR'. It contains one shot that some might find a bit shocking, but it is done in good taste. Though I must admit it threw might for a loop. If you're a Jeff Bridges fan this is a must see, and if you're not a fan, this is still an excellent movie worth viewing.

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    Posted November 21, 2008

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