Directed by:
Joe DanteScreenplay:
Martyn BurkeCinematography:
Mac AhlbergComposer:
Hummie MannCast:
Beau Bridges, Joanna Cassidy, Phil Hartman, James Earl Jones, Dan Hedaya, James Coburn, Elizabeth Peña, Denis Leary, Ron Perlman, Shelley Malil, Kevin Dunn (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
A powerful nuclear explosion forces a series of Pakistani orphans to take refuge in the United States. In Idaho, the local government closes off its borders to the newcomers. This reaches the president´s ears, and he decides to respond by sending in the army. The scene gets even more complicated when reporters, immigrants, citizens and soldiers start to run into each other. (Sitges Film Festival)
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This is a political satire produced by Barry Levinson that is as relevant today as it was twenty years ago. I also think it could be more and more relevant in the future. It does not have an entirely cohesive style from start to finish - it turns from a tame comedy into a relatively powerful cautionary drama, but it still appeals to audiences mainly thanks to the great cast (I do not want to single out any of the actors in particular, the whole ensemble is simply great). Director Joe Dante reportedly said that he considered this television movie to be his greatest directorial achievement, and the cast here was the best he had ever worked with.
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