The Borrower(1991)
The Borrower Synopsis
Aliens punish one of their own by sending him to earth. The alien is very violent, and when the body he occupies is damaged, he is forced to find another.
The Borrower (1991) is a science fiction, comedy and horror film directed by John McNaughton, released on August 16, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Rae Dawn Chong, Don Gordon, Tom Towles and Antonio Fargas. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 60 ratings.
- Director:
- John McNaughton
- Writers:
- Mason Nage, Mason Nage
- Cinematographer:
- Julio Macat
- Production:
- The Cannon Group, Vision Pictures
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Borrower (1991) Trailer
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The Borrower Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rae Dawn Chong
as Diana Pierce
Don Gordon
as Charles Krieger
Tom Towles
as Bob Laney
Antonio Fargas
as Julius
Neil Giuntoli
as Scully
Larry Pennell
as Captain Scarcelli
Tony Amendola
as Dr. Cheever
- Pamela Gordon
Pamela Gordon
as Connie
Tamara Clatterbuck
as Michelle Chodiss
Richard Wharton
as Alien Pilot
Robert Dryer
as Borrower / Human
Bentley Mitchum
as Kip
Key crew
Directed by John McNaughton, written by Mason Nage and Mason Nage.
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The Borrower Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 60 ratings.
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The Borrower – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Borrower online?
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The Borrower (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Borrower?
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The main cast of The Borrower (1991) includes Rae Dawn Chong, Don Gordon, Tom Towles, Antonio Fargas and Neil Giuntoli. The film was directed by John McNaughton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Borrower released?
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The Borrower was released on August 16, 1991 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Borrower worth watching?
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The Borrower (1991) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 60 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, comedy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Borrower?
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