[PAR] [TLE] Explorers (film) [SEP] Explorers is a 1985 American science fiction fantasy family film written by Eric Luke and directed by Joe Dante.  The film stars Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix (in their film debuts), and Jason Presson as teenage schoolboys who build a spacecraft to explore outer space.  The special effects were produced by Industrial Light & Magic, with make-up effects by Rob Bottin. [PAR] [TLE] River Phoenix [SEP] River Jude Phoenix (born River Jude Bottom; August 23, 1970 – October 31, 1993) was an American actor, musician, and activist.  He was the older brother of Rain Phoenix, Joaquin Phoenix, Liberty Phoenix, and Summer Phoenix.
[PAR] [TLE] Explorers ( film ) [ SEP ] Explorers is a 1985 American science fiction fantasy family film written by Eric Luke and directed by Joe Dante . The film stars Ethan Hawke , River Phoenix ( in their film debuts ) , and Jason Presson as teenage schoolboys who build a spacecraft to explore outer space . The special effects were produced by Industrial Light & Magic , with make - up effects by Rob Bottin . [PAR] [TLE] River Phoenix [ SEP ] River Jude Phoenix ( born River Jude Bottom ; August 23 , 1970 – October 31 , 1993 ) was an American actor , musician , and activist . He was the older brother of Rain Phoenix , Joaquin Phoenix , Liberty Phoenix , and Summer Phoenix .
Explorers starred which American actor and activist?
Explorers starred which American actor and activist ?
River Jude Phoenix
River Jude Phoenix