Roswell
“The Pentagon denied it was a UFO. But one man knew better, because he was there.”
Synopsis
Based on the book "UFO Crash at Roswell" by Kevin Randle and Donald Schmitt, Roswell follows the attempts of Major Jesse Marcel to discover the truth about strange debris found on a local rancher's field in July of 1947. Told by his superiors that what he has found is nothing more than a downed weather balloon, Marcel maintains his military duty until the weight of the truth, however out of this world it may be, forces him to piece together what really occurred.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Roswell 1994 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-18
Top Cast
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Kyle MacLachlan
Jesse Marcel
Martin Sheen
Townsend
Dwight Yoakam
Mac Brazel
Xander Berkeley
Sherman Carson
Bob Gunton
Frank Joyce
Kim Greist
Vy Marcel
Peter MacNicol
Lewis Rickett
John M. Jackson
Colonel Blanchard
Nick Searcy
Mortician
Charles Hallahan
Pilot MacIntire (Older)
Ray McKinnon
Deputy Joe Pritchard
Eugene Roche
James Forrestal
Charles Martin Smith
Sheriff Wilcox
Doug Wert
Jesse Marcel Jr. (Older)
Hoke Howell
Bar Vet
Cynthia Allison
TV Commentator
Matthew Faison
General Ramey
Lisa Waltz
Janet Foss
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Kagan
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Kopit
- Original Score
- Elliot Goldenthal
- Original Title
- Roswell
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Citadel Entertainment, Showtime Networks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Kagan
Arthur Kopit, Donald R. Schmitt, Kevin D. Randle
Elliot Goldenthal
Steven Poster
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremy Kagan
Director
Arthur Kopit
Screenplay
Elliot Goldenthal
Original Music Composer
Steven Poster
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roswell
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Roswell about?
Based on the book "UFO Crash at Roswell" by Kevin Randle and Donald Schmitt, Roswell follows the attempts of Major Jesse Marcel to discover the truth about strange debris found on a local rancher's field in July of 1947. Told by his superiors that what he has found is nothing more than a downed weather balloon, Marcel maintains his military duty until the weight of the truth, however out of this world it may be, forces him to piece together what really occurred.
Who directed Roswell?
Roswell was directed by Jeremy Kagan.
Who stars in Roswell?
The principal cast of Roswell includes Kyle MacLachlan, Martin Sheen, Dwight Yoakam, Xander Berkeley, Bob Gunton.
When was Roswell released and how long is it?
Roswell was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Roswell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Roswell was composed by Elliot Goldenthal.
Is Roswell based on a book or true story?
Roswell is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Donald R. Schmitt", Book: "Kevin D. Randle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Roswell?
Roswell holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).