The Borrower
Synopsis
Aliens punish one of their own by sending him to earth. The alien is very violent, and when the body he occupies is damaged, he is forced to find another.
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Top Cast
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Rae Dawn Chong
Diana Pierce
Don Gordon
Charles Krieger
Tom Towles
Bob Laney
Antonio Fargas
Julius
Neil Giuntoli
Scully
Larry Pennell
Captain Scarcelli
Tony Amendola
Dr. Cheever
Pamela Gordon
Connie
Tamara Clatterbuck
Michelle Chodiss
Richard Wharton
Alien Pilot
Robert Dryer
Borrower / Human
Bentley Mitchum
Kip
Zoe Trilling
Astrid
Tracy Arnold
Nurse
Mädchen Amick
Megan
Lorrie Marlow
Nurse Wilson
Tom Allard
Ruben Whitefeather
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 16, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 31, 1992
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John McNaughton
- Screenplay & Story
- Mason Nage
- Original Score
- Robert McNaughton, Ken Hale, Steven A. Jones
- Original Title
- The Borrower
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group, Vision Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John McNaughton
Mason Nage
Robert McNaughton, Ken Hale, Steven A. Jones
Julio Macat, Robert C. New
Elena Maganini
Herbert Coleman
Department Leadership Roster
John McNaughton
Director
Mason Nage
Screenplay
Robert W. Henderson
Production Design
Theda DeRamus
Costume Design
Elena Maganini
Editor
Julio Macat
Director of Photography
Robert C. New
Director of Photography
Doc Duhame
Stunt Coordinator
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.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Borrower
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What is The Borrower about?
Aliens punish one of their own by sending him to earth. The alien is very violent, and when the body he occupies is damaged, he is forced to find another.
Who directed The Borrower?
The Borrower was directed by John McNaughton.
Who stars in The Borrower?
The principal cast of The Borrower includes Rae Dawn Chong, Don Gordon, Tom Towles, Antonio Fargas, Neil Giuntoli.
When was The Borrower released and how long is it?
The Borrower was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Borrower?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Borrower was composed by Robert McNaughton, Ken Hale, Steven A. Jones.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Borrower?
The Borrower holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).