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The X-Files (1993–2002)
"The X Files" (original title)

TV Series  -  15 45 min  -  Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi
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Two FBI agents, Fox Mulder the believer and Dana Scully the skeptic, investigate the strange and unexplained while hidden forces work to impede their efforts.

Creator:

Chris Carter
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Season:

9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1

Year:

2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993
Won 5 Golden Globes. Another 65 wins & 143 nominations See more awards »

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Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Gillian Anderson ...
Dana Scully (201 episodes, 1993-2002)
David Duchovny ...
Fox Mulder (176 episodes, 1993-2002)
Mitch Pileggi ...
Walter Skinner (81 episodes, 1994-2002)
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Storyline

This television series follows the adventures and lives of FBI agents investigating those cases that involve the paranormal or previously unsolved (especially by conventional means). FBI Special Agents Mulder, Scully, Doggett and Reyes work to uncover forces within the United States of America government that would violate people's rights, alien creatures and monsters alike that attack, and other mysteries. Written by Lee Jamilkowski  

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Plot Keywords:

FBI | FBI Agent | Alien | Conspiracy | X Files  | See more »

Taglines:

The Truth Is Out There See more »

Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | Canada

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Akte X - Die unheimlichen Fälle des FBI See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$1,500,000 (per episode) (estimated)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

William B. Davis, who plays the Cigarette Smoking Man, is a non-smoker. The cigarettes he uses in his scenes aren't tobacco, they're herbal. See more »

Goofs

Errors in geography: In numerous episodes in the earlier seasons, characters are seen driving cars with British Columbia License plates. See more »

Quotes

Scully: I have never met anyone so passionate and dedicated to a belief as you. It's so intense that sometimes it's blinding.
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Crazy Credits

Occasionally, the phrase "The Truth Is Out There" in the opening credits
has been changed to something else, for example "Trust No One" or "Apology
is Policy". See more »