Cast and Crew of Independence Day

Independence Day

In the action-packed blockbuster "Independence Day," viewers are introduced to a diverse cast of characters, each playing a pivotal role in the fight against an alien invasion. The charismatic and talented Will Smith portrays Captain Steven Hiller, a courageous Marine Corps pilot who becomes a central figure in the human resistance. Alongside Smith, Bill Pullman delivers a compelling performance as President Thomas J. Whitmore, the resolute leader of the United States who must guide his country and the world through the most challenging period in human history.

The gripping narrative of "Independence Day" unfolds over the course of several days, beginning on July 2 when a colossal alien mothership ominously enters Earth's orbit. Accompanying this formidable vessel are several dozen smaller, saucer-shaped destroyer spacecrafts, which are promptly dispatched to wreak havoc on major cities across the globe. As the world watches in horror, these extraterrestrial assailants leave a trail of destruction in their wake, making it abundantly clear that humanity is under attack.

With the fate of the planet hanging in the balance, the United States decides to mount a coordinated counterattack on July 3. However, despite the brave efforts of the military, the alien forces prove to be an insurmountable adversary, and the offensive ultimately fails. Undeterred, human ingenuity prevails, and on July 4, a daring plan is devised to infiltrate the alien mothership and plant a nuclear missile within its core. This risky operation, spearheaded by Captain Steven Hiller and President Thomas J. Whitmore, represents humanity's last hope for survival in the face of an overwhelming extraterrestrial threat.

Main Cast of Independence Day

Will Smith as Capt. Steven Hiller

Will Smith

Capt. Steven Hiller
Bill Pullman as President Thomas J. Whitmore

Bill Pullman

President Thomas J. Whitmore
Jeff Goldblum as David Levinson

Jeff Goldblum

David Levinson
Mary McDonnell as Marilyn Whitmore

Mary McDonnell

Marilyn Whitmore
Judd Hirsch as Julius Levinson

Judd Hirsch

Julius Levinson
Robert Loggia as General William Grey

Robert Loggia

General William Grey
Randy Quaid as Russell Casse

Randy Quaid

Russell Casse
Margaret Colin as Constance Spano

Margaret Colin

Constance Spano
James Rebhorn as Albert Nimzicki

James Rebhorn

Albert Nimzicki
Harvey Fierstein as Marty Gilbert

Harvey Fierstein

Marty Gilbert
Adam Baldwin as Major Mitchell

Adam Baldwin

Major Mitchell
Brent Spiner as Dr. Brackish Okun

Brent Spiner

Dr. Brackish Okun

Crew of Independence Day

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