Mars Attacks! 1996 Tim Burton Film | Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Annette Bening | Movie Review

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Channel: Amy McLean - Author and Film Reviewer · 2013 · Entertainment

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About Mars Attacks! 

Directed by Tim Burton 
Produced by Tim Burton, Larry J. Franco 
Written by Jonathan Gems 
Based on Mars Attacks by Topps 
Starring  Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan, Danny DeVito, Martin Short, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michael J. Fox, Rod Steiger, Tom Jones, Lukas Haas, Natalie Portman, Jim Brown, Lisa Marie, Sylvia Sidney 
Music by Danny Elfman 
Cinematography: Peter Suschitzky 
Edited by Chris Lebenzon 
Production company: Tim Burton Productions, Warner Bros. 
Distributed by Warner Bros. 
Release date: December 13, 1996 (United States) 
Running time: 106 minutes 
Budget: $70 million 
Box office: $101.4 million 

Plot from Wikipedia: “A spaceship is seen departing Earth and returning to Mars, where it gathers hundreds of other Martian ships and heads back to Earth. President James Dale, along with his aides, addresses the United States concerning the historic event. Several days later, the President's science aides set up a first contact meeting with the Martians in Nevada.” 

Tim Burton’s Mars Attacks Characters and Cast 
Jack Nicholson President James Dale / Art Land 
Glenn Close First Lady Marsha Dale 
Annette Bening Barbara Land 
Pierce Brosnan Professor Donald Kessler 
Danny DeVito Rude Gambler 
Martin Short Press Secretary Jerry Ross 
Sarah Jessica Parker Nathalie Lake 
Michael J. Fox Jason Stone 
Rod Steiger General Decker 
Tom Jones  
Lukas Haas Richie Norris 
Natalie Portman Taffy Dale 
Jim Brown Byron Williams 
Lisa Marie Martian Girl 
Sylvia Sidney Grandma Florence Norris 
Paul Winfield General Casey 
Pam Grier Louise Williams 
Jack Black Billy Glenn Norris 
Janice Rivera Cindy, Byron's Co-Worker 
Ray J Cedric Williams 
Brandon Hammond Neville Williams 
Joe Don Baker Richie's Dad 
O-Lan Jones Sue Ann Norris 
Christina Applegate Sharona 
Brian Haley Mitch, Secret Service Agent 
Jerzy Skolimowski Dr Zeigler 
Timi Prulhiere White House Tour Guide 
Barbet Schroeder Maurice, the French President 
Chi Hoang Cai Mr Lee 
Tommy Bush Hillbilly 
Joseph Maher White House Decorator 
Gloria M. Malgarini Nun 
Betty Bunch Nun 
Gloria Hoffmann Nun 
Willie Garson Corporate Guy 
John Roselius GNN Boss 
Michael Reilly Burke GNN Reporter 
Valerie Wildman GNN Reporter 
Richard Irving GNN Reporter 
Jonathan Emerson Newscaster 
Tamara 'Gingir' Curry Hooker 
Rebecca Broussard Hooker 
Vinny Argiro Mr Brian, Casino Manager 
Steve Valentine TV Director 
Coco Leigh Female Journalist 
Jeffrey King NASA Technician 
Enrique Castillo Hispanic Colonel 
Don Lamoth Colonel #2 
C. Wayne Owens Stranger 
Joseph Patrick Moynihan Stranger 
Roger Peterson Colonel 
John Finnegan Speaker of the House 
Ed Lambert Morose Old Guy 
John Gray Incredibly Old Guy 
Gregg Daniel Lab Technician 
J. Kenneth Campbell Doctor 
Rance Howard Texan Investor 
Jeanne Mori Doctor 
Richard Assad Saudi Investor 
Velletta Carlson Elderly Woman Playing Slots 
Kevin Mangan Trailer Lover 
Rebeca Silva Hispanic Woman 
Josh Philip Weinstein Hippie (as Josh Weinstein) 
Julian Barnes White House Waiter (as Juian Barnes) 
Ken Thomas White House Photographer 
Darelle Porter Tom Jones Backup Singer 
Christi Black Tom Jones Backup Singer (as Cristi Black) 
Sharon Hendrix Tom Jones Backup Singer 
Frank Welker Various Martians (voice) (as Frank W. Welker) 
Uncredited Cast: 
Jim Beatty 
John Bradley 
Colleen Ann Brah 
Greg Bronson 
Mac Canepi 
Maria Celeste Genitempo 
Geri Gilmore 
Roger Jackson 
Walter Ludwig 
Johnny Mansbach 
Stephanie Masoner 
Scott McKinley 
Bob Pepper 
Kelly Lynn Richards 
David Sherrill 
William Victor Skrabanek 
Alexandra Smothers 

Mars Attacks Soundtrack Songs Track List 
Music by Danny Elfman 
Released March 4, 1997 
Recorded 1996 
Label Atlantic Records 

Introduction 
Main Titles 
First Sighting 
The Landing 
Ungodly Experiments 
State Address 
Martian Madame 
Martian Lounge 
Return Message 
Destructo X 
Loving Heads 
Pursuit 
The War Room 
Airfield Dilemma 
New World 
Ritchie's Speech 
End Credit 
Indian Love Call 
It's Not Unusual performed by Tom Jones

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