Mars Attacks is Tim Burtons homage to the 50's and 60's science fiction movies he grew up watching. It's based on a trading cards set released by the Topps in the 60's. Mars Attacks! ranks as the biggest financial failure in Burtons career, and it has got pretty mixed reviews all around. However with its top notch cast, over the top performances and quirky humour, it has gained a well earned cult status among fans.
CAST
Jack Nicholson as President James Dale & Art Land Glenn Close as First Lady Marsha Land Annette Bening as Barbara Land Pierce Brosnan as Professor Donald Kesler Danny De Vito as Rude Gambler Martin Short as Press Secretary Jerry Ross Sarah Jessica Parker as Natalie Lake Michael J. Fox as Jason Stone Rod Steiger as General Decker Tom Jones as Himself Jim Brown as Byron Williams Lukas Haas as Richie Norris Natalie Portman as Taffy Dale Pam Grier as Louise Williams Sylvia Sidney as Grandma Florence Norris Jack Black as Billy Glenn Norris Christina Applegate as Sharona Joe Don Baker as Richie's Dad Lisa Marie as Martian Girl
Featuring Roger L. Jackson as the Translator Device Voice and Frank Welker as the Martian Vocal Effects voice
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