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District 9

You are not welcome here.
Aug 5, 2009 · 1h 52m
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Science Fiction

PLOT

Thirty years ago, aliens arrive on Earth. Not to conquer or give aid, but to find refuge from their dying planet. Separated from humans in a South African area called District 9, the aliens are managed by Multi-National United, which is unconcerned with the aliens' welfare but will do anything to master their advanced technology. When a company field agent contracts a mysterious virus that begins to alter his DNA, there is only one place he can hide: District 9.

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CAST

Sharlto Copley
Wikus van de Merwe
Jason Cope
Christopher Johnson / Grey Bradnam / Trent
Nathalie Boltt
Sarah Livingstone - Sociologist
Sylvaine Strike
Dr Katrina McKenzie
Elizabeth Mkandawie
Interviewee
John Sumner
Les Feldman - MIL Engineer
William Allen Young
Dirk Michaels
Nick Blake
Francois Moraneu - CIV Engineer Team
Directed by Neill Blomkamp

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$30,000,000
Revenue
$210,888,950
Production
TriStar Pictures, Block / Hanson, WingNut Films, District 9
Country
US

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