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The Earthling (1980)

Movie ★ 6.2 97 min

Action Drama Adventure

Recently diagnosed with a terminal illness, a man returns home to Australia to die in the wilderness. His plans become complicated when he comes across a young boy whose parents have been killed and decides to take him under his wing.

Peter Collinson Director Lanny Cotler Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 24, 1980
Runtime
97 min
IMDb
tt0080671
Country
Australia, United States
Language
English
Studio
Earthling Associates, Filmways Pictures, Arkoff International

Themes

Cast

William Holden William Holden Patrick Foley Rick Schroder Rick Schroder Shawn Daley Jack Thompson Jack Thompson Ross Daley Olivia Hamnett Olivia Hamnett Bettina Daley Alwyn Kurts Alwyn Kurts Christian Neilson Pat Evison Pat Evison Meg Neilson Redmond Phillips Redmond Phillips Bobby Burns Ray Barrett Ray Barrett Parnell Tony Barry Tony Barry Red Allan Penney Harlan

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Earthling about?
Recently diagnosed with a terminal illness, a man returns home to Australia to die in the wilderness. His plans become complicated when he comes across a young boy whose parents have been killed and decides to take him under his wing.
Who directed The Earthling?
The Earthling was directed by Peter Collinson.
Who stars in The Earthling?
The Earthling stars William Holden, Rick Schroder, Jack Thompson, Olivia Hamnett.
When was The Earthling released?
The Earthling is a 1980 action, drama, adventure film.
Where can I watch The Earthling?
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