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What was River Phoenix's first film role?

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River Phoenix's first film role was in the 1985 science fiction adventure film "Explorers." The film follows three young boys who build a spaceship in their backyard and accidentally make contact with aliens. Phoenix played the role of Wolfgang Müller, one of the three boys. The film was a critical and commercial success, and helped launch Phoenix's acting career.
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