When was The Thing released?

The Thing was released on June 25, 1982.

Who directed The Thing?

The Thing was directed by John Carpenter.

Who is in the cast of The Thing?

The main cast of The Thing includes Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter, David Clennon, Keith David.

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The Thing

The Thing

Name: The Thing
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction
Released: 1982-06-25
Duration: 109 min
Cast: Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter, David Clennon, Keith David

1982

1h 49m

Horror

Mystery

Science Fiction

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Released

Release

1982

Runtime

1h 49m

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Storyline

"Anytime. Anywhere. Anyone."

A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.

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Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 49m
: Jun 25, 1982
Digital Release: Jan 3, 2018
Languages: English
Norwegian
Director: John Carpenter
Production: Universal Pictures
The Turman-Foster Company
The Turman-Foster Company
Production Countries: United States of America