The Arrival
Synopsis
An old man, who has been near a fallen meteor, starts to get younger and younger, with a terrible thirst for blood.
Top Cast
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John Saxon
Agent Miils
Joseph Culp
Young Max Page
Robin Frates
Connie
Robert Sampson
Max Page
Geoff Hansen
Clark
Danna Garen
Suzan
Danny Fendley
Jeff
Kim Dawson
Leslie
Stuart Gordon
Biker
Bill Brochtrup
Ace
Linda Ljoka
Laura
Carolyn Purdy-Gordon
Liquor Store Woman
David Schmoeller
Dr. Carlyle
Peter Manoogian
Binocular Agent
Michael J. Pollard
Lou
Patricia Rive
Parking Lot Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 1, 1992
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Schmoeller
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Daniel Ljoka
- Original Score
- Richard Band
- Original Title
- The Arrival
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Del Mar Entertainment, Filmtrust, Rapid Film Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Schmoeller
Kevin Daniel Ljoka
Richard Band
Steve Grass
Randy Bricker
Ron Matonak
Department Leadership Roster
David Schmoeller
Director
Kevin Daniel Ljoka
Writer
Ron Matonak
Producer
Randy Bricker
Editor
Michael Scaglione
Production Design
Steve Grass
Director of Photography
Richard Band
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Arrival
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Arrival about?
An old man, who has been near a fallen meteor, starts to get younger and younger, with a terrible thirst for blood.
Who directed The Arrival?
The Arrival was directed by David Schmoeller.
Who stars in The Arrival?
The principal cast of The Arrival includes John Saxon, Joseph Culp, Robin Frates, Robert Sampson, Geoff Hansen.
When was The Arrival released and how long is it?
The Arrival was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Arrival?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Arrival was composed by Richard Band.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Arrival?
The Arrival holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).