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They Live
Summary: They influence our decisions without us knowing it. They numb our senses without us feeling it. They control our lives without us realizing it. They live.
Runtime: 1 h 34 min
MPAA: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Movie budget: $ 4,000,000
Domestic: $ 13,447,978
International: $ 2,625
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