The Twilight Zone (TV Series)
Monsters!/A Small Talent for War/A Matter of Minutes (1986)
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- TV-PG
- Drama, Fantasy
- 24 Jan 1986
- TV Episode
A young boy befriends an elderly neighbor and discovers his dark secret. / An alien ambassador comes to Earth and threatens its destruction. / A couple get knocked out of sync with time and meet the work crew that builds each minute.
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Cast
| Ralph Bellamy | ... |
Emile Francis Bendictson (segment "Monsters!")
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| Oliver Robins | ... |
Toby Michaels (segment "Monsters!")
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| Kathleen Lloyd | ... |
Mrs. Michaels (segment "Monsters!")
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| Bruce Solomon | ... |
Mr. Michaels (segment "Monsters!")
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| Lewis Dauber | ... |
Lou Calderon (segment "Monsters!")
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| Mary Margaret Lewis | ... |
Liz (segment "Monsters!")
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Roger Hampton | ... |
Mover #1 (segment "Monsters!")
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| Eve Brenner | ... |
Neighbor #1 (segment "Monsters!")
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Teryn Jenkins | ... |
Neighbor #2 (segment "Monsters!")
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| John Glover | ... |
Alien Ambassador (segment "A Small Talent for War")
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| Peter Michael Goetz | ... |
American Ambassador Fraser (segment "A Small Talent for War")
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| Stefan Gierasch | ... |
Russian Diplomat (segment "A Small Talent for War")
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| Fran Bennett | ... |
UN Chairman (segment "A Small Talent for War")
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José Angel Santana | ... |
Aide (segment "A Small Talent for War")
(as José Santana)
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| Gillian Eaton | ... |
British Delegate (segment "A Small Talent for War")
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| Richard Brestoff | ... |
British Aide (segment "A Small Talent for War")
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| Adam Arkin | ... |
Michael Wright (segment "A Matter of Minutes")
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| Karen Austin | ... |
June Wright (segment "A Matter of Minutes")
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| Adolph Caesar | ... |
Supervisor (segment "A Matter of Minutes")
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| Marianne Muellerleile | ... |
Woman #1 In Accident (segment "A Matter of Minutes")
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| Joanna Johnson | ... |
Woman #2 In Accident (segment "A Matter of Minutes")
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Alan David Gelman | ... |
Heavyset Man (segment "A Matter of Minutes")
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| Charles Aidman | ... |
Narrator (segments "A Small Talent for War"and "A Matter of Minutes") (voice)
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| Eric Freeman | ... |
Monster (segment: "Monsters!") (uncredited)
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Randy Post | ... |
Monster (segment: "Monsters!") (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Sheldon Larry | ... | (segment "A Matter of Minutes") (directed by) |
| Bill Norton | ... | (segment "Monsters!") (as B.W.L. Norton) |
| Claudia Weill | ... | (segment "A Small Talent for War") (directed by) |
Written by
| Rod Serling | ... | (created by) |
| Robert Crais | ... | (segment "Monsters!") (written by) |
| Carter Scholz | ... | (segment "A Small Talent for War") (written by) & |
| Alan Brennert | ... | (segment "A Small Talent for War") (written by) |
| Rockne S. O'Bannon | ... | (segment "A Matter of Minutes") (teleplay by) |
| Theodore Sturgeon | ... | (segment "A Matter of Minutes") (suggested by the short story "Yesterday Was Monday" by) |
| Rockne S. O'Bannon | ... | (story editor) |
Produced by
| James Crocker | ... | supervising producer |
| Philip DeGuere Jr. | ... | executive producer (as Philip DeGuere) |
| Harvey Frand | ... | producer |
| Ken Swor | ... | line producer |
| Paul L. Tucker | ... | production executive (as Paul Tucker) |
Music by
| Basil Poledouris | ... | (segment "'Monsters!'") (music by) |
| Christopher Young | ... | (segments "'A Small Talent for War'", "'A Matter of Minutes'") (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Frank Beascoechea | ... | director of photography (as Frank P. Beascoechea) |
Editing by
| Noel Rogers | ... | (segments "'A Small Talent for War'", "'A Matter of Minutes'") (edited by) |
| Greg Wong | ... | (segment "'Monsters!'") (edited by) |
Editorial Department
| Marc Wielage | ... | telecine colorist |
Production Design by
| Ward Preston | ... | (segments "A Small Talent for War", "A Matter of Minutes") (production designed by) |
Art Direction by
| John B. Mansbridge | ... | (segment "Monsters!") (as John Mansbridge) |
Set Decoration by
| Rochelle Moser | ||
Costume Design by
| Robert M. Moore | ... | (as Robert Moore) |
Makeup Department
| Charlotte Harvey | ... | hair stylist |
| Charlene Roberson | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Cosmas P. Bolger | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Paul Wurtzel | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Paul Deason | ... | first assistant director |
| Dawn Easterling | ... | second assistant director |
| Richard Luke Rothschild | ... | first assistant director |
| Kelly Wimberly | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| James Hegedus | ... | storyboard artist |
| Jim Zemansky | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Betsy Cohen | ... | acoustic consultant |
| Lowell Harris | ... | production sound mixer |
| Mickey Hart | ... | sound designer |
| Jeremy Hoenack | ... | sound editor |
| Phillip Seretti | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David John West | ... | sound effects editor |
| Steven Zansberg | ... | post-production sound coordinator |
Special Effects by
| Kam Cooney | ... | special effects coordinator (as M. Kam Cooney) |
Visual Effects by
| Bruno George | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| Jim Michaels | ... | visual effects producer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Bruce Macaulay | ... | still photographer |
| Bob Rust | ... | key grip |
| Jack Todd | ... | chief lighting technician |
Casting Department
| Penny Ellers | ... | (segment "'A Small Talent for War'") casting |
| Joyce Robinson | ... | (segment "'A Small Talent for War'") casting |
| Gary M. Zuckerbrod | ... | (segments "'Monsters!'", "'A Matter of Minutes'") casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Judith Grant | ... | costume supervisor |
| Leslie Joyce | ... | key costumer |
Location Management
| Orin Kennedy | ... | location manager |
| Denis McCallion | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Marius Constant | ... | composer: original theme |
| Robert Drasnin | ... | music supervisor |
| Grateful Dead | ... | composer: new title theme |
| Merl Saunders | ... | composer: new title theme |
| Robert Takagi | ... | music editor (as Robert Y. Takagi) |
| Vince De Rosa | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Robert Drasnin | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Richard Nash | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| Basil Poledouris | ... | conductor (uncredited) / orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Henry Sigismonti | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Jack Smalley | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Steven Scott Smalley | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| James Thatcher | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kenneth Gilbert | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Alan Brennert | ... | executive story consultant |
| Bernadette Caulfield | ... | production coordinator |
| Harlan Ellison | ... | creative consultant |
| Rockne S. O'Bannon | ... | story editor |
| Howard Brock | ... | post production consultant (uncredited) |
| Bruce Goldstein | ... | stand in: adam arkin (uncredited) |
| Hali Paul | ... | post production consultant (uncredited) |
| Reid Reilich | ... | craft service (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- CBS (1986) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Colossal Pictures (titles)
- Columbia Pictures (posters, models, and photographs provided by) (segment 'Monsters!')
- MCA/Universal Pictures (posters, models, and photographs provided by) (segment 'Monsters!')
- Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus (posters, models, and photographs provided by) (segment 'Monsters!')
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Emile Francis Bendictson appears to be a kind senior citizen, but there's more to him than meets the eye. / An alien ambassador attends a meeting of the United Nations. / Michael and June Wright awaken to find their home overrun by faceless laborers. Written by Anonymous |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | In his introduction to "New Stories from the Twilight Zone", the series' executive story consultant Alan Brennert described both "Monsters!" and the Profile in Silver/Button, Button (1986) segment "Button, Button" as "good scripts mauled by bad directors, bad production, bad acting, or all three." See more » |
| Goofs | When the mother comes to give the kid medicine, it is 12:05. When the clock shows again, right after he takes the pills, it changes from 12:06 to 12:07. Then when the kid asks what midnight is, right after the pills, the clock shows the time change from 12:09 to 12:10 - a very quick time change. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into The Clock (2010). See more » |
| Quotes |
Alien Ambassador (segment "A Small Talent for War"):
[seeing the World Peace Accords for the first time, the Ambassador laughs]
I think you have misunderstood me. Your savagery is an issue. That's true. But, you see, on the thousands of planets under our control, we breed *warriors,* gentlemen. Warriors to fight for us across the galaxy! In your case, your savagery has not bred true. You are woefully backwards in the act of war. You fight erratically and clumsily. Your weapons are shockingly crude. And worst of all, in your hearts, you long for peace! [tosses the accord away] Alien Ambassador (segment "A Small Talent for War"): A small talent for war. Too small. Too small to be of any use to us. But no matter; we'll just have to try again elsewhere. [snaps his fingers to summon the armada of invading ships] Alien Ambassador (segment "A Small Talent for War"): But I thank you for a most amusing day. You people have a delightful sense in the absurd! [teleports away] See more » |