Movie "The Thing" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "The Thing"

An American scientific expedition to the frozen wastes of the Antarctic is interrupted by a group of seemingly mad Norwegians pursuing and shooting a dog. The helicopter pursuing the dog crashes leaving no explanation for the chase. During the night, the dog mutates and attacks other dogs in the cage and members of the team that investigate. The team soon realises that an alien life-form with the ability to take over other bodies is on the loose and they don't know who may already have been taken over.

Starring actors in "The Thing" movie:

Kurt Russell as a character R.J. MacReady Kurt Russell also starred in the next movies: "3000 Miles to Graceland" in a role of Michael Zane; "Vanilla Sky" in a role of Dr. Curtis McCabe; "Interstate 60"; "Stargate" in a role of Col. Jonathan 'Jack' O'Neil; "Soldier" in a role of Todd; "Breakdown" in a role of Jeffrey 'Jeff' Taylor; "Tango & Cash" in a role of Gabriel 'Gabe' Cash; "Tequila Sunrise" in a role of Det. Lt. Nicholas 'Nick' Frescia; "Overboard" in a role of Dean Proffitt; "Poseidon" in a role of Robert Ramsey; "Tombstone" in a role of Wyatt Earp; "Dark Blue" in a role of Eldon Perry; "Backdraft" in a role of Stephen 'Bull' McCaffrey/Dennis McCaffrey; "Executive Decision" in a role of Dr. Phil. David Grant; "Death Proof (from Grindhouse)" in a role of Stuntman Mike; "Sky High" in a role of Steve Stronghold/The Commander; "Big Trouble in Little China" in a role of Jack Burton; "Unlawful Entry" in a role of Michael Carr; "Escape from L.A." in a role of Snake Plissken; "Miracle" in a role of Herb Brooks; "Escape from New York" in a role of Snake Plissken; "Captain Ron" in a role of Captain Ron; "Swing Shift" in a role of Mike 'Lucky' Lockhart;

Wilford Brimley as a character Dr. Blair Wilford Brimley also starred in the next movies: "Cocoon: The Return" in a role of Benjamin 'Ben' Luckett; "Cocoon" in a role of Ben Luckett; "The Natural" in a role of Pop Fisher; "Tender Mercies" in a role of Harry; "Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins" in a role of Harold Smith;

T.K. Carter as a character Nauls T.K. Carter also starred in the next movies: "Runaway Train" in a role of Dave Prince;

David Clennon as a character Palmer David Clennon also starred in the next movies: "Being There" in a role of Thomas Franklin; "Saving Sarah Cain" in a role of Homeless Man; "Legal Eagles" in a role of Blanchard; "Falling in Love" in a role of Brian Gilmore; "Go Tell the Spartans" in a role of Lt. Finley Wattsberg; "The Paper Chase" in a role of Toombs; "Silver City" in a role of Mort Seymour; "Downtown" in a role of Jerome Sweet;

Keith David as a character Childs Keith David also starred in the next movies: "Armageddon" in a role of Lt. General Kimsey; "Platoon" in a role of King; "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within" in a role of Council Member #1; "Pitch Black" in a role of Abu 'Imam' al-Walid; "The Chronicles of Riddick" in a role of Imam; "Hollywood Homicide" in a role of Leon; "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" in a role of Father; "Final Analysis" in a role of Detective Huggins; "Kaena: The Prophecy" in a role of Preast; "Head of State" in a role of Bernard Cooper; "There's Something About Mary" in a role of Charlie Jensen; "Agent Cody Banks" in a role of CIA Director; "Transporter 2" in a role of Stappleton; "Behind Enemy Lines: Axis of Evil" in a role of Scott Boytano; "Dirty" in a role of Captain Spain; "Transformers" in a role of Barricade; "Delta Farce" in a role of Sgt. Kilgore; "The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury" in a role of Abu 'Imam' al-Walid; "The Puppet Masters" in a role of Alex Holland; "Superhero Movie" in a role of The Chief of Police; "If I Had Known I Was a Genius" in a role of Dad; "Marked for Death" in a role of Max; "The Fifth Commandment" in a role of Max "Coolbreeze" Templeton; "Brubaker" in a role of Larry Lee Bullen; "Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia" in a role of Commander Scott Boytano; "SIS" in a role of Joseph Armstrong; "Coraline" in a role of Cat; "Against the Dark aka Last Night" in a role of Lt. Waters; "Where the Heart Is" in a role of Moses Whitecotten; "They Live" in a role of Frank; "Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of Evil" in a role of MCPO Scott Boytano; "Gamer"; "The Last Sentinel" in a role of Col. Norton; "Off Limits" in a role of Maurice; "All About Steve" in a role of Corbitt; "Eye for an Eye" in a role of Martin; "Lost Treasure Of The Maya" in a role of Terrence; "The Princess and the Frog" in a role of Dr. Facilier; "The Sensei" in a role of Minister;

Richard A. Dysart as a character Dr. Copper Richard A. Dysart starred only in the movie "The Thing"

Charles Hallahan as a character Vance Norris Charles Hallahan also starred in the next movies: "Dante's Peak" in a role of Paul Dreyfus; "The Fan" in a role of Coop; "Pale Rider" in a role of McGill; "Twilight Zone: The Movie" in a role of Ray; "Going in Style" in a role of Pete; "Fatal Beauty" in a role of Deputy Getz; "True Believer" in a role of Vincent Dennehy; "Dave" in a role of Policeman;

Peter Maloney as a character George Bennings Peter Maloney starred only in the movie "The Thing"

Richard Masur as a character Clark Richard Masur also starred in the next movies: "The Man Without a Face" in a role of Prof. Carl Hartley; "Fire Down Below" in a role of Phil Pratt; "Multiplicity" in a role of Del King; "Under Fire" in a role of Hub Kittle; "It" in a role of Stanley 'Stan' Uris; "Who'll Stop the Rain" in a role of Danskin; "My Girl 2" in a role of Phil Sultenfuss; "Palindromes" in a role of Steve Victor; "Lovely by Surprise" in a role of Dave; "Shoot to Kill" in a role of Norman; "My Girl" in a role of Phil Sultenfuss; "License to Drive" in a role of Mr. Anderson; "My Science Project" in a role of Police Detective Jack Nulty; "Encino Man" in a role of Mr. Morgan; "Rent-a-Cop" in a role of Roger;

Donald Moffat as a character Garry Donald Moffat also starred in the next movies: "Cookie's Fortune" in a role of Jack Palmer; "Clear and Present Danger" in a role of President Bennett; "HouseSitter" in a role of George Davis; "Class Action" in a role of Fred Quinn; "The Bonfire of the Vanities" in a role of Mr. McCoy; "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" in a role of Chief Surgeon; "Popeye" in a role of The Taxman; "Regarding Henry" in a role of Charlie Cameron;

Joel Polis as a character Fuchs Joel Polis also starred in the next movies: "True Believer" in a role of Dean Rabin;

Thomas G. Waites as a character Windows Thomas G. Waites also starred in the next movies: "The Clan of the Cave Bear" in a role of Broud; "Shakedown" in a role of Officer Kelly;

Norbert Weisser as a character Norwegian Norbert Weisser also starred in the next movies: "Around the Bend" in a role of Walter; "Midnight Express" in a role of Erich; "The Road to Wellville" in a role of Dr. Spitzvogel; "Schindler's List" in a role of Albert Hujar; "Heatseeker" in a role of Tsui Tung;

Larry J. Franco as a character Norwegian passenger with rifle Larry J. Franco starred only in the movie "The Thing"

Nate Irwin as a character Helicopter pilot Nate Irwin starred only in the movie "The Thing"