Ghosts of Mars
“Terror is the same on any planet.”
Synopsis
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 — the original inhabitants of Mars, hellbent on getting their planet back.
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Ghosts of Mars (2001) Official Trailer 1 - Ice Cube Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-06
Top Cast
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Natasha Henstridge
Lt. Melanie Ballard
Ice Cube
James 'Desolation' Williams
Jason Statham
Sgt. Jericho Butler
Clea DuVall
Bashira Kincaid
Pam Grier
Commander Helena Braddock
Joanna Cassidy
Dr. Arlene Whitlock
Richard Cetrone
Big Daddy Mars
Rosemary Forsyth
Inquisitor
Liam Waite
Michael Descanso
Duane Davis
Uno
Lobo Sebastian
Dos
Rodney A. Grant
Tres
Peter Jason
Engineer McSimms
Wanda De Jesus
Akooshay
Doug McGrath
Benchley
Rick Edelstein
Zimmerman
Robert Carradine
Rodale
Michael Krawic
Man in the Rover
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 24, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$28M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.5x
-$14M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Screenplay & Story
- John Carpenter, Larry Sulkis
- Original Score
- John Carpenter, Anthrax
- Original Title
- Ghosts of Mars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $28M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14M
- Production Studios
- Animationwerks, Screen Gems, Storm King Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Carpenter
John Carpenter, Larry Sulkis
John Carpenter, Anthrax
Gary B. Kibbe
Paul C. Warschilka
Sandy King, Bob Shepherd
Department Leadership Roster
John Carpenter
Director
William A. Elliott
Production Design
Sandy King
Producer
Gary B. Kibbe
Director of Photography
Robin Michel Bush
Costume Design
John Carpenter
Original Music Composer
Paul C. Warschilka
Editor
John Carpenter
Writer
Larry Sulkis
Writer
Jeff Imada
Stunt Coordinator
Lance Wilhoite
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael Shea
Visual Effects Supervisor
Don Baker
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ian Hunter
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghosts of Mars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ghosts of Mars about?
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 — the original inhabitants of Mars, hellbent on getting their planet back.
Who directed Ghosts of Mars?
Ghosts of Mars was directed by John Carpenter.
Who stars in Ghosts of Mars?
The principal cast of Ghosts of Mars includes Natasha Henstridge, Ice Cube, Jason Statham, Clea DuVall, Pam Grier.
When was Ghosts of Mars released and how long is it?
Ghosts of Mars was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ghosts of Mars?
Ghosts of Mars had a reported production budget of $28M and grossed $14M at the worldwide box office (0.5 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Ghosts of Mars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ghosts of Mars was composed by John Carpenter, Anthrax.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ghosts of Mars?
Ghosts of Mars holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).