Two very different men join forces to unravel the mystery of a "Stargate," an ancient human transmitter, discovered in the Egyptian desert. Once activated, it enables scientists and the military to travel light years from earth, to a strange and alien world, where the visitors must overcome an enigmatic ruler.
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Kurt Russell | Colonel Jonathan O'Neil |
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James Spader | Dr. Daniel Jackson |
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Alexis Cruz | Skaara |
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Viveca Lindfors | Catherine |
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Mili Avital | Sha`uri |
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Leon Rippy | General West |
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John Diehl | Lt. Kawalsky |
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Carlos Lauchu | Anubis |
| Jaye Davidson | Ra |
Art |
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| Holger Gross | Set Designer |
| Frank Bollinger | Art Direction |
| Peter Murton | Art Direction |
| Jim Erickson | Set Decoration |
Camera |
| Karl Walter Lindenlaub | Director of Photography |
Costume & Make-Up |
| Joseph A. Porro | Costume Design |
Directing |
| Roland Emmerich | Director |
Editing |
| Derek Brechin | Editor |
| Michael J. Duthie | Editor |
Production |
| Joel B. Michaels | Producer |
| April Webster | Casting |
Sound |
| David Arnold | Original Music Composer |
Writing |
| Dean Devlin | Screenplay |