Starship Troopers is a 1997 science fiction film directed by Paul Verhoeven, known for Robocop and Total Recall. The movie is based on Robert A. Heinlein’s 1959 novel. The story follows Johnny Rico, who joins the Mobile Infantry to win over his girlfriend and defend Earth against an alien species.
The film combines CGI effects with models and miniatures to create various creatures. It employed hundreds of extras and features over 500 visual effects shots. Filming took place across various locations including California, New York, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Utah.
The film’s sets were constructed to resemble a military boot camp of the future, including pup tents, spaceships, and training facilities. The cinematography is by Jost Vacano, known for Showgirls. The movie carries an MPAA rating of R and falls under genres like Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, War, Thriller, and Comedy.
