Starship Troopers
A new kind of enemy. A new kind of war.
1997 · 129 min · ★ 7.1 (6K) · Adventure, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Set in the future, the story follows a young soldier named Johnny Rico and his exploits in the Mobile Infantry. Rico's military career progresses from recruit to non-commissioned officer and finally to officer against the backdrop of an interstellar war between mankind and an arachnoid species known as "the Bugs."
Directed by Paul Verhoeven · Written by Edward Neumeier
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Casper Van Dien Johnny D. Rico -
Dina Meyer Dizzy Flores -
Denise Richards Carmen Ibañez -
Jake Busey Private Ace Levy -
Neil Patrick Harris Colonel Carl Jenkins -
Clancy Brown Career Sergeant Zim -
Michael Ironside Lieutenant Jean Rasczak -
Patrick Muldoon Zander Barcalow -
Seth Gilliam Private Sugar Watkins -
Rue McClanahan Biology Teacher -
Blake Lindsley Katrina McIntire -
Steven Ford Lieutenant Willy
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Starship Troopers: Invasion · 2012Starship Troopers: Invasion
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The troopers of two starships have joined forces to terminate a massive bug attack at a Federation outpost. Before the mission can be completed and the survivors evacuated, one ship abruptly departs and goes inexplicably dark. The remaining battle-hardened troopers race to the rescue only to discover that the threat from the bugs is about to hit home.
Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars · 2017Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars
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