Movie: The Making of 'The X Files: Fight the Future'

Top 8 Billed Cast

Mitch Pileggi
Mitch Pileggi

Narrator (Voice)

Chris Carter
Chris Carter

Self

Rob Bowman
Rob Bowman

Self

David Duchovny
David Duchovny

Self

Gillian Anderson
Gillian Anderson

Self

Frank Spotnitz
Frank Spotnitz

Self

Daniel Sackheim
Daniel Sackheim

Self

Mark Snow
Mark Snow

Self

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  • Overview

    The paranormal investigations of agents Mulder and Scully have gripped millions of fans worldwide for the last four years. The X Files movie is the culmination of the television sensation of the 90s. This documentary goes behind the scenes on the movie set.

  • Release Date

    1998-01-01

  • Average

    8.5

  • Rating:

    4.3 starts
  • Tagline

    Fight the future.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
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