Men In Black

Men in Black

Men in Black is a 1997 science fiction comedy film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, starring Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D'Onofrio, Rip Torn and Tony Shalhoub. The film was based on the Men in Black comic book series by Lowell Cunningham, originally published by Marvel Comics. The film featured the creature effects and makeup of Rick Baker. The film was released on July 2, 1997, by Columbia Pictures and grossed $589,390,539 worldwide against a $90 million budget. It was followed by a 2002 sequel, Men in Black II, inspired an animated series titled Men in...
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quick facts
Release date:July 1, 1997
Directed by:Barry Sonnenfeld
Rated:PG-13 (USA)
Runtime:98 Minutes
Producer:Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald
Editor:Jim Miller
Music by:Danny Elfman
Cinematography:Donald Peterman
Screenplay by:Ed Solomon
Estimated budget:$90,000,000
Adapted from:The Men in Black
Genre:Action, Science Fiction, Comedy

Award-winners from Men In Black

Will Smith
Will Smith
Character:Agent Jay
Born:September 25, 1968
Vincent Phillip D'Onofrio
Vincent Phillip D'Onofrio
Character:Edgar
Born:June 30, 1959

Cast of Men In Black

Rip Torn
Rip Torn
Agent Zed
Born:February 6, 1931
Age:81
Danny DeVito
Danny DeVito
Alien on TV Monitors
Born:November 17, 1944
Age:67
Tommy Lee Jones
Tommy Lee Jones
Agent Kay
Born:September 15, 1946
Age:65
David Cross
David Cross
Newton
Born:April 4, 1964
Age:48
Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone
Alien on TV Monitors
Born:July 6, 1946
Age:65
Tony Shalhoub
Tony Shalhoub
Jack Jeebs
Born:October 9, 1953
Age:58

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
1998 Satellite Award for Best Animated or Mixed Media Feature, Sony Pictures Entertainment
1998 MTV Movie Award for Best Fight, Will Smith
1997 Academy Award for Makeup
1998 Saturn Award for Best Music, Danny Elfman
1998 ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards for Most Performed Songs From Motion Pictures, Patrice Rushen
1998 Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor, Vincent Phillip D'Onofrio
1998 Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film
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YearAward Nomination
1998 Golden Globe Award for Best Film - Musical or Comedy, Walter F. Parkes
1998 Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Comedy or Musical, Linda Fiorentino
1998 Satellite Award for Best Visual Effects, Richard A. Baker
1998 Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, Tommy Lee Jones
1998 MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance, Will Smith
1998 MTV Movie Award for Best Movie
1998 MTV Movie Award for Best Fight, Will Smith
1998 MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo, Will Smith
1997 ADG Excellence in Production Design Awards - Feature Film, Bo Welch
1997 BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects, Peter Chesney
1998 Satellite Award for Best Animated or Mixed Media Feature, Sony Pictures Entertainment
1997 Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Bo Welch
1998 Saturn Award for Best Music, Danny Elfman
1998 ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards for Most Performed Songs From Motion Pictures, Will Smith
1998 Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor, Vincent Phillip D'Onofrio
1998 Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film
1998 Saturn Award for Best Director, Barry Sonnenfeld
1998 Saturn Award for Best Special Effects, Peter Chesney
1998 Saturn Award for Best Actor, Will Smith
1998 Saturn Award for Best Make-up, David LeRoy Anderson
1998 Saturn Award for Best Writing, Ed Solomon
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Film director of Men In Black

Barry Sonnenfeld
Barry Sonnenfeld
Born: April 1, 1953
Age: 59

Barry Sonnenfeld is an American filmmaker and television director. He worked as cinematographer for the Coen brothers, then later he directed and produced cult classic films such as The Addams Family and its sequel, Addams Family Values along critically acclaimed Get Shorty and Men in Black....
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Men in Black 3 2012 PG-13 (USA) Science Fiction
Hackett 2008
RV 2006 PG (USA) Comedy
Men in Black II 2002 PG-13 (USA) Action
Big Trouble 2002 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Wild Wild West 1999 PG-13 (USA) Western
Men in Black 1997 PG-13 (USA) Action
Get Shorty 1995
Get Shorty 1995 R (USA) Comedy
Addams Family Values 1993 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
For Love or Money 1993 PG (USA) Comedy
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Music contributors for Men In Black

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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Prequels and sequels to Men In Black

Men in Black
Men in Black
1997

Filming locations for Men In Black

New York City
New York City

New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
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Sony Pictures Studios
Sony Pictures Studios

The Sony Pictures Studios are a television and film studio complex located in Culver City, California at 10202 West Washington Boulevard and bounded by Culver Boulevard , Washington Boulevard , Overland Avenue and Madison Avenue . The facility is owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and houses the...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What year was the music album "Men in Black" published?
  • A:
    The album was released in 1997.
  • Q:
    Who directed the motion picture "Men in Black"?
  • A:
    Barry Sonnenfeld was the film's director.
  • Q:
    What was the slogan for the movie, Men in Black?
  • A:
    The movie's slogan was, "Protecting the Earth from the scum of the universe!"
  • Q:
    Who wrote the music for the motion picture Men in Black?
  • A:
    Danny Elfman composed the music score for the soundtrack.
  • Q:
    Who produced the movie, "Men in Black"?
  • A:
    Steven Spielberg, Laurie MacDonald and Walter F. Parkes produced the film.
  • Q:
    The film, "Men in Black" is in what genre?
  • A:
    The movie is categorized as... Action, Science fiction and Comedy.
  • Q:
    Which celebrities starred in the motion picture, "Men in Black"?
  • A:
    Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D'Onofrio, Rip Torn and Siobhan Fallon played leading roles in the movie.
  • Q:
    When was the premier of the movie "Men in Black"?
  • A:
    The movie was released in July, 1997.
  • Q:
    How much was the estimated cost to make the film "Men in Black"?
  • A:
    $90 million was the budget for this movie.
  • Q:
    What locations were used for scenes in the movie Men in Black?
  • A:
    Locations used in the movie's production include New York.

Awards & Accolades

  • Best Makeup
    1998
  • Best Science Fiction Film
    1997
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