Men in Black, DIRECTED BY Barry Sonnenfeld. Become a guardian of the galaxy with Men in Black. Alien encounters, intergalactic threats, and the protection of Earth.
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Men in Black - Synopsis:
In the 1997 blockbuster hit "Men in Black," directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, a police officer named James Darrell Edwards III, played by Will Smith, joins a secret organization that polices and monitors extraterrestrial interactions on Earth. Tommy Lee Jones co-stars as Agent K, a seasoned agent who recruits Edwards into the Men in Black organization.
The movie opens with Edwards, a New York City police officer, pursuing a suspect on foot. The suspect turns out to be an alien, which shocks Edwards. He is then approached by Agent K, who reveals to him the existence of extraterrestrial life on Earth and invites him to join the Men in Black. Edwards accepts the invitation and undergoes a series of tests to become an agent.
As a rookie agent, Edwards, now known as Agent J, is partnered with Agent K. Together, they investigate a series of crimes committed by an alien terrorist named Edgar the Bug, played by Vincent D'Onofrio. Edgar is seeking a powerful weapon known as the Galaxy, which is being hidden on Earth. The two agents must stop Edgar before he can get his hands on the Galaxy and use it to destroy Earth.
Along the way, J and K encounter a variety of strange and interesting extraterrestrial creatures, including Frank the Pug, a tiny alien disguised as a dog; the Worm Guys, a pair of slug-like aliens who provide comic relief; and the Arquillians, a race of peaceful aliens who are protecting the Galaxy.
In the final showdown, J and K face off against Edgar the Bug in a memorable battle at the World's Fair in New York City. With the help of the Arquillians, J and K are able to defeat Edgar and save Earth from destruction.
"Men in Black" was a critical and commercial success upon its release, grossing over $589 million worldwide. It spawned two sequels, an animated series, and a variety of merchandise.
In conclusion, "Men in Black," directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, is a fun and entertaining movie that combines action, comedy, and science fiction elements. Its memorable characters, imaginative creatures, and exciting storyline have made it a beloved classic in the world of science fiction movies.
DIRECTED BY
Barry Sonnenfeld
PRODUCED BY
Laurie MacDonald...producer
Steven R. Molen...associate producer
Walter F. Parkes...producer
Graham Place...co-producer
Steven Spielberg...executive producer.
CAST
Tommy Lee Jones Tommy Lee Jones ... Kay
Will Smith Will Smith ... Jay
Linda Fiorentino Linda Fiorentino ... Laurel
Vincent D'Onofrio Vincent D'Onofrio ... Edgar
Rip Torn Rip Torn ... Zed
Tony Shalhoub Tony Shalhoub ... Jeebs
Siobhan Fallon Hogan Siobhan Fallon Hogan ... Beatrice (as Siobhan Fallon)
Mike Nussbaum Mike Nussbaum ... Gentle Rosenburg
Jon Gries Jon Gries ... Van Driver
Sergio CalderĂ³n Sergio CalderĂ³n ... Jose
Carel Struycken Carel Struycken ... Arquillian
Fredric Lehne Fredric Lehne ...INS Agent Janus (as Fredric Lane)
Richard Hamilton Richard Hamilton ... Dee
Kent Faulcon Kent Faulcon ... 1st Lt. Jake Jensen
John Alexander John Alexander ... Mikey
Keith Campbell Keith Campbell ... Perp
Ken Thorley Ken Thorley ... Zap-Em Man
Patrick Breen Patrick Breen ... Mr. Redgick
Becky Ann Baker Becky Ann Baker ... Mrs. Redgick
Sean Whalen Sean Whalen ... Passport Officer
Harsh Nayyar Harsh Nayyar ... News Vendor
Michael Willis Michael Willis ... Cop in Morgue
Willie C. Carpenter Willie C. Carpenter... Police Inspector
Peter Linari Peter Linari ... Tow Truck Driver
David Cross David Cross ... Morgue Attendant
Charles C. Stevenson Jr. Charles C. Stevenson Jr. ... MIB Agent Bee
Boris Lyoskin Boris Lyoskin ... Cook (as Boris Leskin)
Steve Rankin Steve Rankin ... INS Agent
Andy Prosky Andy Prosky ... INS Agent
Michael Goldfinger Michael Goldfinger ... NYPD sergeant
Alpheus Merchant Alpheus Merchant ...Security Guard
Norma Jean Groh Norma Jean Groh ... Mrs. Edelson
Bernard Gilkey Bernard Gilkey ... Baseball Player
Sean Plummer Sean Plummer ... First Contact Alien
Michael Kaliski Michael Kaliski ... First Contact Alien
Richard Arthur Richard Arthur ... 2nd First Contact Alien
Debbie Lee Carrington Debbie Lee Carrington ... Alien Father
Verne Troyer Verne Troyer ... Alien Son
Mykal Wayne Williams Mykal Wayne Williams ... Scared Guy
Tim Blaney Tim Blaney ... Frank the Pug (voice)
Mark Setrakian Mark Setrakian ... Rosenberg Alien (voice)
Brad Abrell Brad Abrell ... Worm Guy (voice)
Thom Fountain Thom Fountain ... Worm Guy (voice)
Carl J. Johnson Carl J. Johnson ... Worm Guy (voice)
Drew Massey Drew Massey ... Worm Guy (voice)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Christina Benitan Christina Benitan ... On-Air Reporter (uncredited)
Sean Bunch Sean Bunch ...Marine Lieutenant (uncredited)
Tom Bysiek Tom Bysiek ... Hatless Sheriff (uncredited)
Lowell Cunningham Lowell Cunningham ... MiB HQ Office Worker (uncredited)
John Darrah John Darrah ... Army Officer (uncredited)
Danny DeVito Danny DeVito ...Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
John Elsen John Elsen ... NYPD Sergeant (uncredited)
Newt Gingrich Newt Gingrich ...Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
Karen Lynn Gorney Karen Lynn Gorney...Announcer (uncredited)
Lee Harris Lee Harris ... PA Announcer (uncredited)
Adrian Lee Adrian Lee ...Wall Street Broker (uncredited)
George Lucas George Lucas ...Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
Marshall Dancing Elk Lucas Marshall Dancing Elk Lucas ... Dishwasher (uncredited)
Isaac Mizrahi Isaac Mizrahi ...Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
James Murray James Murray...Immigrant Alien Puppet (uncredited)
Fred Newman Fred Newman ... Aliens (voice) (uncredited)
Stephanie Paliferro Stephanie Paliferro...INS Agent (uncredited)
Joe Paparone Joe Paparone ... Police Inspector (uncredited)
Anthony Robbins Anthony Robbins ...Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
Al Roker Al Roker ...Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
James Rosin James Rosin...Wall Street Businessman (uncredited)
Audrey Ruttan Audrey Ruttan ... Immigration (uncredited)
Steve Sacavitch Steve Sacavitch ... Cop Chasing Will (uncredited)
Eliot Sash Eliot Sash ...Police Officer #4 (uncredited)
Marshal Silverman Marshal Silverman ... Special Tech (uncredited)
Barry Sonnenfeld Barry Sonnenfeld ... Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
Chloe Sonnenfeld Chloe Sonnenfeld ... Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
Steven Spielberg Steven Spielberg ... Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
Robert Stahoviak Robert Stahoviak...INS Agent (uncredited)
Sylvester Stallone Sylvester Stallone ... Alien on TV Monitor (archive footage) (uncredited)
Dionne Warwick Dionne Warwick ...Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited).