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3 August 1984 (USA) moreTagline:
Will You Survive? morePlot:
Based on an "actual event" that took place in 1943. About a US Navy Destroyer Escort that disappeared from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and sent two men 40 years into the future to 1984. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
1 win & 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
Excellent bubble-gum science fiction. more (34 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Michael Paré | ... | David Herdeg |
| Nancy Allen | ... | Allison Hayes |
| Eric Christmas | ... | Dr. James Longstreet |
| Bobby Di Cicco | ... | Jim Parker |
| Louise Latham | ... | Pamela |
| Kene Holliday | ... | Major Clark |
| Joe Dorsey | ... | Sheriff Bates |
| Michael Currie | ... | Magnussen |
 | Stephen Tobolowsky | ... | Barney |
| Gary Brockette | ... | Adjutant / Andrews |
| Debra Troyer | ... | Young Pamela |
| Miles McNamara | ... | Young Longstreet |
| Ralph Manza | ... | Older Jim |
| James Edgcomb | ... | Officer Boyer |
 | Glenn Morshower | ... | Mechanic |
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102 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Australia:PG | Finland:K-12 | Norway:15 | Sweden:15 | UK:PG | USA:PG | West Germany:12Fun Stuff
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The movie is set in Philadelphia. However, the ships used were at Patriots Point, Charleston South Carolina. The aircraft carrier, destroyer, and submarine are docked in the same positions as the movie. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: Use of Vietnam-era M-151 jeeps and trucks in the World War II scenes. moreSoundtrack:
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People always seem to write this off as too soft and fuzzy, poorly executed, but it is one of the most charming and fun science fiction films I have ever seen. The effects are amazing and the direction is way more expressive than you would expect. As far as science fiction goes, this is no 'Alien' or 'Solaris' and it has logical loopholes you could drive a battleship through, but it is fast paced and lots of fun to watch. Be prepared to suspend your disbelief with steel girders and rent this.