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Back to the Future

A brilliant friend's time machine malfunctions, propelling a teenager 30 years back in time.

A typical American teenager from the 1980s, Marty McFly, travels back to 1955 in a DeLorean time machine, where he must ensure his future parents meet and fall in love to return to his own time.

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Info about Back to the Future

Studio(s): Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment

Originally Released: United States, Jul 03, 1985

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $392,976,852.00

Budget: $19,000,000.00

Genres:Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Main Cast

Michael J. FoxMichael J. FoxMarty McFly
Christopher LloydChristopher LloydEmmett Brown
Crispin GloverCrispin GloverGeorge McFly
Lea ThompsonLea ThompsonLorraine Baines
Claudia WellsClaudia WellsJennifer Parker
Marc McClureMarc McClureDave McFly
Wendie Jo SperberWendie Jo SperberLinda McFly
George DiCenzoGeorge DiCenzoSam Baines
Frances Lee McCainFrances Lee McCainStella Baines
James TolkanJames TolkanMr. Strickland
J.J. CohenJ.J. CohenSkinhead
Casey SiemaszkoCasey Siemaszko3-D
Billy ZaneBilly ZaneMatch
Harry Waters, Jr.Harry Waters, Jr.Marvin Berry
Donald FulliloveDonald FulliloveGoldie Wilson
Lisa FreemanLisa FreemanBabs
Cristen KauffmanCristen KauffmanBetty
Elsa RavenElsa RavenClocktower Lady
Will HareWill HarePa Peabody
Ivy BethuneIvy BethuneMa Peabody
Jason MarinJason MarinSherman Peabody
Jason HerveyJason HerveyMilton Baines
Maia BrewtonMaia BrewtonSally Baines
Courtney GainsCourtney GainsDixon
Richard L. DuranRichard L. DuranTerrorist
Jeff O'HacoJeff O'HacoTerrorist Van Driver
Johnny GreenJohnny GreenScooter Kid #1
Norman AldenNorman AldenLou
Read MorganRead MorganCop
Sachi ParkerSachi ParkerBystander #1
Robert KrantzRobert KrantzBystander #2
Gary RileyGary RileyGuy #1
George Buck FlowerGeorge Buck FlowerBum
Robert DeLappRobert DeLappPinhead
Tony PopeTony Pope1985 Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Charles L. CampbellCharles L. Campbell1955 Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Huey LewisHuey LewisHigh School Band Audition Judge (uncredited)
Deborah HarmonDeborah HarmonTV Newscaster (uncredited)
Arthur ToveyArthur ToveyWilbur (uncredited)
Tom TangenTom TangenStudent (uncredited)
Tom WilsonTom WilsonBiff Tannen

Creators

Robert ZemeckisRobert ZemeckisDirector, Writer
Bob GaleBob GaleWriter

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