Mars Attacks!

Mars Attacks!

Mars Attacks! is a 1996 American science fiction film directed by Tim Burton and written by Jonathan Gems. Based on the cult trading card series of the same name, the film uses elements of black comedy, surreal humour, and political satire, and is a parody of science fiction B movies. Mars Attacks! stars an ensemble cast, which includes Jack Nicholson, Lukas Haas, Annette Bening, Jim Brown, Pierce Brosnan, Sarah Jessica Parker, Glenn Close, Martin Short, Jack Black, Natalie Portman, Danny DeVito, and Christina Applegate. Burton and Gems began development for Mars Attacks! in 1993, and Warner...
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quick facts
Release date:December 12, 1996
Directed by:Tim Burton
Rated:PG-13 (USA)
Runtime:106 Minutes
Producer:Tim Burton, Laurie Parker, Larry J. Franco
Editor:Chris Lebenzon
Music by:Danny Elfman
Cinematography:Peter Suschitzky
Screenplay by:Jonathan Gems
Estimated budget:$70,000,000
Genre:Science Fiction, Comedy, Action, Thriller, Fantasy

Cast of Mars Attacks!

Rod Steiger
Rod Steiger
General Decker
Born:Apr. 14, 1925
Died:July 9, 2002
Danny DeVito
Danny DeVito
Rude Gambler
Born:November 17, 1944
Age:67
Jack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson
President James Dale
Born:April 22, 1937
Age:75
Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan
Professor Donald Kessler
Born:May 16, 1953
Age:58
Jack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson
Art Land
Born:April 22, 1937
Age:75
Jack Black
Jack Black
Billy Glenn Norris
Born:August 28, 1969
Age:42

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
1997 Saturn Award for Best Music, Danny Elfman
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YearAward Nomination
1997 Satellite Award for Best Visual Effects, James Mitchell
1997 Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, Jack Nicholson
1997 MTV Movie Award for Best Fight, Jim Brown
1996 ADG Excellence in Production Design Awards - Feature Film, Wynn Thomas
1997 Satellite Award for Best Original Score, Danny Elfman
1997 Satellite Award for Best Animated or Mixed Media Feature, Warner Bros. Pictures
1997 Saturn Award for Best Costume, Colleen Atwood
1997 Saturn Award for Best Writing, Jonathan Gems
1997 Saturn Award for Best Special Effects, Michael Lantieri
1997 Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film
1997 Saturn Award for Best Music, Danny Elfman
1997 Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor/Actress, Lukas Haas
1997 Saturn Award for Best Direction, Tim Burton
1997 Golden Satellite Award for Outstanding Original Score, Danny Elfman
1997 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
1997 Golden Satellite Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical, Jack Nicholson
1997 Golden Satellite Award for Outstanding Visual Effects, Michael L. Fink
1997 Golden Satellite Award for Best Motion Picture - Animated or Mixed Media, Tim Burton
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Film director of Mars Attacks!

Tim Burton
Tim Burton
Born: August 25, 1958
Age: 53

Timothy Walter "Tim" Burton is an American film director, film producer, writer and artist. He is famous for happy, quirky-themed movies such as Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, Corpse Bride, and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet...
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TitleReleasedRatedGenre
Planet of the Apes
Frankenweenie 2012 Comedy
Dark Shadows 2012 PG-13 (USA) Thriller
Alice in Wonderland 2010 PG (USA) Fantasy
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street 2007 R (USA) Musical
Cinema16: American Short Films 2006 Short Film
Corpse Bride 2005 PG (USA) Comedy
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 2005 PG (USA) Comedy
Big Fish 2003 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Planet of the Apes 2001 PG-13 (USA) Science Fiction
Spike & Mike's Classic Festival of Animation 2001 Animation
Sleepy Hollow 1999 R (USA) Thriller
Happy Birthday 1998 Short Film
Mars Attacks! 1996 PG-13 (USA) Science Fiction
Ed Wood 1994 R (USA) Comedy
Batman Returns 1992 PG-13 (USA) Action
Edward Scissorhands 1990 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Batman 1989 PG-13 (USA) Action
Beetlejuice 1988 PG (USA) Comedy
Pee-wee's Big Adventure 1985 PG (USA) Adventure
Frankenweenie 1984 Short Film
Vincent 1982 Short Film
Hansel and Gretel 1982 Fantasy
Stalk of the Celery 1979 Animation
The Island of Doctor Agor 1971
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Music contributors for Mars Attacks!

Danny Elfman
Danny Elfman

Daniel Robert "Danny" Elfman is an American composer, best known for scoring music for television and film and creating The Simpsons main title...
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Filming locations for Mars Attacks!

Las Vegas
Las Vegas

Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and the county seat of Clark County. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous for its...
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Kingman
Kingman

Kingman is a city in Mohave County, Arizona, and is also the county seat. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 28,068. The nearby communities of Butler and Golden Valley bring the Kingman area total population to over 66,000. Kingman is located 33 miles east of...
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Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a federal district to become the national capital as permitted by...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What was the estimated budget for the production of the film "Mars Attacks!"?
  • A:
    $70 million was the budget for this film.
  • Q:
    Who is credited for writing the movie Mars Attacks!?
  • A:
    Jonathan Gems performed the movie's screenwriting.
  • Q:
    What is the rating of the motion picture, "Mars Attacks!"?
  • A:
    The movie is rated PG-13 (USA).
  • Q:
    Who were the stars of the film, "Mars Attacks!"?
  • A:
    Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan, Danny DeVito and Martin Short played leading roles.
  • Q:
    Who produced the film, "Mars Attacks!"?
  • A:
    Tim Burton, Larry J. Franco and Laurie Parker were the film's producers.
  • Q:
    What is the runtime of the motion picture "Mars Attacks!"?
  • A:
    The total time for the film is 106 minutes.
  • Q:
    Who composed the music for the film Mars Attacks!?
  • A:
    Danny Elfman composed the music for the movie's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    Which director created the motion picture "Mars Attacks!"?
  • A:
    Tim Burton was the director of the motion picture.
  • Q:
    "Mars Attacks!" is of which genre?
  • A:
    The movie is labeled as... Parody, Black comedy and Disaster.
  • Q:
    What was the slogan from the film, Mars Attacks!?
  • A:
    The movie's tagline was, "Nice planet. We'll take it."

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