Xenogenesis (1978): Cast
Xenogenesis is a 1978 short action sci-fi film directed by James Cameron and Randall Frakes, starring William Wisher as Raj and Margaret Undiel. It runs 12 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 12 min
- Directors
- James Cameron and Randall Frakes
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Xenogen Production
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Xenogenesis About?
The premise of Xenogenesis without spoilers.
A woman and a genetically engineered man are dispatched aboard a massive, sentient starship to roam the cosmos in search of a new cradle for humanity. While exploring the vessel, Raj encounters a towering robotic cleaning unit, sparking an intense confrontation that tests their resolve and reveals the ship’s hidden motives.
Xenogenesis Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- robot
- robot sci fi
- student short film
- breaking through a wall
- experimental short film
- independent short film
- cleaner
- year 1978
- written by producer
- written by director
- timer
- produced by director
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- 20th century
- 1970s
- voice over narration
- title spoken by narrator
- spaceship with artificial intelligence
- shot with a laser gun
- opening narration
- laser gun
- laser fight
- hanging from a ledge
- cataclysm
- artificially created man
- one word title
- stop motion
- forced perspective
- directorial debut
- vaporization
- no ending
- ledge
- laser
- iron claw
- giant robot
- exploration
- comic book art
- cleaning
Xenogenesis Cast & Characters
William Wisher leads the cast as Raj, with Margaret Undiel as Laurie. Directed by James Cameron and Randall Frakes.
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Co-director James Cameron - Co-director Randall Frakes
- William Wisher as Raj
- Margaret Undiel as Laurie
More from James Cameron and Randall Frakes
More films directed by James Cameron and Randall Frakes, best-rated first: Aliens, The Terminator, Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Avatar.
Xenogenesis Videos
The behind-the-scenes video of Xenogenesis.
Xenogenesis Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “קסנוג'נסיס” and “Ксеногенезис”.
- Also known as
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- קסנוג'נסיס
- Ксеногенезис
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Xenogenesis FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Xenogenesis, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Xenogenesis?
Xenogenesis runs 12 minutes.
When was Xenogenesis released?
Xenogenesis was released in 1978.
Who directed Xenogenesis?
Xenogenesis was directed by James Cameron and Randall Frakes.
More films by James Cameron Who is in the cast of Xenogenesis?
Xenogenesis stars William Wisher as Raj and Margaret Undiel as Laurie.
Does Xenogenesis have a post-credit scene?
No. Xenogenesis has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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