Movies by Release Date: 1982-06 − Letter T

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The Thing (1982)

R 109 min - Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction - 25 June 1982
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A team of American scientists investigate the empty, destroyed base of their Norwegian counterparts in Antarctica, only to discover a terrifying life force that can take the form of its prey.

Director:  John Carpenter
Stars:  Kurt Russell, Keith David, Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter, David Clennon, Richard Dysart, Charles Hallahan, Peter Maloney, Richard Masur, Donald Moffat, Joel Polis, Thomas G. Waites, Norbert Weisser, Larry J. Franco, Nate Irwin, William Zeman, Adrienne Barbeau, John Carpenter, Jed

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Storyline

A team of American scientists investigate the empty, destroyed base of their Norwegian counterparts in Antarctica, only to discover a terrifying life force that can take the form of its prey.

Collections: John Carpenter
Tagline: Man is the warmest place to hide.
Genres: Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction

Details

Official Website:  http://www.theofficialjohncarpenter.com/the-thing/
Country:   United States of America
Language:  English, Norwegian
Release Date:  25 June 1982

Box Office

Budget:  $15,000,000
Revenue:  $19,629,760

Company Credits

Production Companies:  Universal Pictures, Turman-Foster Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 49 min