Independence Day (1996) — DVD
When enormous alien spacecraft appear over major cities around the world, humanity faces an invasion unlike anything it has ever imagined. As devastating attacks threaten civilization, a resourceful fighter pilot, a brilliant computer expert, and the President of the United States join forces with survivors and military leaders to fight back. Packed with spectacular action, suspense, humor, and unforgettable images, Independence Day is a landmark 1990s science-fiction blockbuster.
Cast & Crew
Starring: Will Smith (Captain Steven Hiller), Jeff Goldblum (David Levinson), Bill Pullman (President Thomas J. Whitmore), Mary McDonnell (Marilyn Whitmore), Judd Hirsch (Julius Levinson), Randy Quaid (Russell Casse), and Vivica A. Fox (Jasmine Dubrow).
Director: Roland Emmerich.
Writers: Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich.
Music: David Arnold.
Year: 1996.
Genre: Science Fiction / Action / Adventure.
Hollywood Connections & Trivia
- Oscar-winning effects: Independence Day won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.
- Summer blockbuster: The film became one of the biggest worldwide box-office hits of 1996.
- Filmmaking partnership: Director Roland Emmerich and producer/co-writer Dean Devlin also collaborated on Stargate (1994).
- Memorable presidential speech: Bill Pullman's character delivers a rallying address before humanity's counterattack.
- Practical spectacle: The filmmakers combined miniature models, practical explosions, and digital effects to create the alien destruction sequences.
DVD Details & Condition
Title: Independence Day
Format: DVD
Condition: Used / Pre-owned
Edition: Standard DVD listing; cover and included features are as pictured.
Disc and packaging may show normal handling or shelf wear. Original inserts are not guaranteed.
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