Independence Day
1996 · Director: Roland Emmerich
Strange phenomena surface around the globe. The skies ignite. Terror races through the world's major cities. As these extraordinary events unfold, it becomes increasingly clear that a force of incredible magnitude has arrived. Its mission: total annihilation over the Fourth of July weekend. The last hope to stop the destruction is an unlikely group of people united by fate and unimaginable circumstances.
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Beside a Bridge in New York City
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Somewhere in Nevada
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The White House1
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Downtown Los Angeles
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Empire State Building
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Jasmine's House
6033 West 74th Street is a private residence located in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Westchester is a bustling…
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New York Park
Donnelly Memorial Park is a public park located in West New York, New Jersey. Known for its breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, the…
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