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Ghosts of Mars (2001)

โ€œTerror is the same on any planet.โ€

5.2/10 ยท 1,290 votes 1h 38m r ActionHorrorScience-fiction

#143 of 148 films from 2001 #2087 of 2168 in action

Directed by John Carpenter ยท Written by John Carpenter, Larry Sulkis

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Overview

In 2176, a Martian police unit is sent to pick up a highly dangerous criminal at a remote mining post. Upon arrival, the cops find the post deserted and something far more dangerous than any criminal โ€” the original inhabitants of Mars, hellbent on getting their planet back.

Cast

Natasha Henstridgeas Lt. Melanie Ballard
Ice Cubeas James 'Desolation' Williams
Pam Grieras Commander Helena Braddock
Jason Stathamas Sgt. Jericho Butler
Clea DuVallas Bashira Kincaid
Joanna Cassidyas Dr. Arlene Whitlock
Richard Cetroneas Big Daddy Mars
Rosemary Forsythas Inquisitor
Liam Waiteas Michael Descanso
Duane Davisas Uno
Lobo Sebastianas Dos
Rodney A. Grantas Tres
Wanda De Jesusas Akooshay
Peter Jasonas Engineer McSimms

Facts

Release dateAugust 14, 2001
Runtime98 min (1h 38m) โ€” shorter as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresAction, Horror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$28,000,000
Box office$14,010,832 (0.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0228333

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Questions

How long is Ghosts of Mars?
Ghosts of Mars runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is Ghosts of Mars worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.2/10 across 1,290 votes, which places it #143 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 4%) and #2087 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Ghosts of Mars?
Ghosts of Mars was directed by John Carpenter. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Thing (1982), Halloween (1978), They Live (1988).
Who stars in Ghosts of Mars?
Natasha Henstridge as Lt. Melanie Ballard; Ice Cube as James 'Desolation' Williams; Pam Grier as Commander Helena Braddock; Jason Statham as Sgt. Jericho Butler; Clea DuVall as Bashira Kincaid; Joanna Cassidy as Dr. Arlene Whitlock.
What is Ghosts of Mars rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Ghosts of Mars?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/264.

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