Enemy Mine (1985)

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Synopsis of Enemy Mine

Love means never having to say that you're ugly in the extravagant fantasy film Enemy Mine. Earthling Dennis Quaid is Davidge, one of many space warriors engaged in a bloody extraterrestrial battle against the Draconians. Crash-landing on a faraway planet, Davidge is forced into an "up close and personal" with the Drac (Lou Gossett Jr.), a repellant, reptilian creature. Evidently a bivalve, the Drac gives birth to a baby Drac just before expiring. Now a reluctant foster father, Davidge tries to keep himself and the baby alive while the war continues to rage all around them. The special effects (courtesy Industrial Light and Magic) are serviceable if not brilliant, and the acting is okay so far as it goes. What socks over Enemy Mine is Rolf Zehetbauer's awe-inspiring production design and Chris Walas' superb makeup work. Though a favorite on home video, the film deserves to be seen on a wide theatre screen. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

108 mins

Complete Cast of Enemy Mine

Director(s):

Wolfgang Petersen

Writer(s):

Edward Khmara

Producer(s):

Stephen Friedman

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

PG13(Questionable for Children, Adult Language, Violence, Profanity)

Categories:

Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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