Starship Troopers
The Movie
Starship Troopers is a 1997 American military science fiction action film directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyer, Denise Richards, Jake Busey, Neil Patrick Harris, and Patrick Muldoon. The film is based on the 1959 novel of the same name by Robert A. Heinlein. The film follows a group of young soldiers who are sent to fight against an alien race known as the Arachnids. Starship Troopers was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $120 million worldwide. The film has been praised for its action sequences, special effects, and dark humor. However, it has also been criticized for its violence and its portrayal of women.
Cast and Crew
The cast of Starship Troopers includes:
- Casper Van Dien as Johnny Rico
- Dina Meyer as Dizzy Flores
- Denise Richards as Carmen Ibanez
- Jake Busey as Ace Levy
- Neil Patrick Harris as Carl Jenkins
- Patrick Muldoon as Johnny Rico's father
The crew of Starship Troopers includes:
- Paul Verhoeven - Director
- Ed Neumeier - Screenwriter
- Robert A. Heinlein - Novelist
- Basil Poledouris - Composer
- Phil Tippett - Visual effects supervisor
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