Phil the Alien
| Phil the Alien | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Rob Stefaniuk |
| Produced by | Craig Fleming |
| Written by | Rob Stefaniuk |
| Starring |
Rob Stefaniuk Nicole de Boer Graham Greene |
| Music by | John Kastner |
| Cinematography | D. Gregor Hagey |
| Edited by |
Warren P. Sonoda Rob Stefaniuk |
| Distributed by | Lions Gate Entertainment |
Release dates |
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Running time | 85 min |
| Country | Canada |
| Language |
English French |
Phil the Alien is a Canadian comedy film, released in 2004. It was written and directed by Rob Stefaniuk, who also starred as the titular Phil.
The film's cast also includes Graham Greene and Ingrid Veninger.
Synopsis
Phil is an extraterrestrial with shape-shifting ability and telekinetic powers. After crash-landing in Northern Ontario, Phil befriends a red neck child, his father, and a talking beaver as he wanders the Canadian wilderness. Phil is soon introduced to the trappings of small town northern Ontario and adopts the persona and mannerisms of a stereotypical Canadian small town alcoholic while hiding from the ineffectual and mentally traumatized military general who is trying to capture him. Hilarity ensues as his telekinetic powers convince some that he is the christian messiah and soon joins a local rock band as a singer. A cold hearted assassin from Quebec attempts to end his existence as he and the band go out on tour. The ending consists of suspense, treachery, and dolphins.
Cast
- Rob Stefaniuk ... Phil the Alien
- Nicole de Boer ... Madame Madame
- Graham Greene ... Wolf
- Boyd Banks ... Slim
- Christopher Barry ... Thomas