Independence Day (1983): Cast
Independence Day is a 1983 romantic drama directed by Robert Mandel, starring Kathleen Quinlan as Mary Ann Taylor, Frances Sternhagen and Bert Remsen. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Robert Mandel
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Independence Day About?
The premise of Independence Day without spoilers.
Living in the close‑knit community of Mercury, Texas, Mary Ann Taylor treasures the town’s charm but feels trapped by her routine as a waitress in her father’s diner. While she skillfully serves coffee and grills burgers, her true ambition is photography, and achieving that dream will force her to leave Mercury behind.
Independence Day Themes & Keywords
· 49 tags- american southwest
- marital abuse
- texas
- dream
- waitress
- photography
- photographer
- love
- diner
- spouse abuse
- domestic abuse
- crying
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- denial
- gas explosion
- explosion
- psychiatric hospital
- emotionally vulnerable
- depression
- funeral
- attempted suicide
- unwanted pregnancy
- wife abuse
- twenty something
- suicidal tendency
- small town
- scholarship
- racing driver
- mother daughter relationship
- mental illness
- marriage
- illness
- husband wife relationship
- gas station
- fourth of july
- father son relationship
- father daughter relationship
- family relationships
- dysfunctional marriage
- dysfunctional family
- domestic violence
- car race
- cancer
- camaro
- brutality
- brother sister relationship
- beating
- battered wife
- auto mechanic
- art school
Independence Day Cast & Characters
Kathleen Quinlan leads the cast as Mary Ann Taylor, with Frances Sternhagen as Carla Taylor and Bert Remsen as Red Malone. Directed by Robert Mandel; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Mandel
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Kathleen Quinlan as Mary Ann Taylor -
Frances Sternhagen as Carla Taylor -
Bert Remsen as Red Malone -
David Keith as Jack Parker
Also Starring in Independence Day
· 10 more- Noble Willingham Andy Parker
- Richard Farnsworth Evan
- Dianne Wiest Nancy Morgan
- Cliff DeYoung Les Morgan
- Josef Sommer Sam Taylor
- Susan Ruttan Nurse
- Anne Haney Rose Parker
- Cheryl Smith Ginny
- David Dunard Orderly
- Scott Simpson Youngest Morgan Child
More from Robert Mandel
More films directed by Robert Mandel, best-rated first: F/X, School Ties, The Substitute and A Season on the Brink.
Cars in Independence Day
1 car on screen: the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro.
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro Important role
Independence Day Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “追梦人生” and “Ihre letzte Chance”.
- Also known as
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- 追梦人生
- Ihre letzte Chance
- Bağımsızlık Günü
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Independence Day FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Independence Day, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Independence Day?
Independence Day runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Independence Day released?
Independence Day was released on January 21, 1983.
Who directed Independence Day?
Independence Day was directed by Robert Mandel.
More films by Robert Mandel Who is in the cast of Independence Day?
Independence Day stars Kathleen Quinlan as Mary Ann Taylor, Frances Sternhagen as Carla Taylor and Bert Remsen as Red Malone, among 14 credited actors.
Does Independence Day have a post-credit scene?
No. Independence Day has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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