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The original story unfolds in a distant future where humanity finds itself embroiled in a bitter conflict with a reptilian alien race. In the midst of this intergalactic war, the paths of human pilot Dennis Quaid and alien pilot Louis Gossett Jr. collide as they crash-land on a barren and unforgiving planet. Despite their deep-rooted animosity towards each other, the unlikely duo must learn to set aside their differences and prejudices in order to survive the harsh realities of their surroundings.
The 1985 film adaptation was directed by Wolfgang Petersen. It stars Dennis Quaid as Willis Davidge and the late Louis Gossett Jr. as Jeriba Shigan. The film was a commercial and critical flop at the time, but has since gained a small cult following.
Here is the goodreads synopsis of Enemy Mine By Barry B. Longyear:
ENEMY MINE -The Nebula and Hugo Award winner that inspired the 20th Century Fox motion picture starring Dennis Quaid and Lou Gossett, Jr.The story of a man, incomplete in himself, taught to be a human by his sworn enemy, an alien being who leaves with the human its most important its future.
Source: THR