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Moonbase (1997)

R 89 min  -  Action | Sci-Fi  -   6 December 1997 (USA)
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The most dangerous criminals in the universe escape from the Off-World Penitentiary and stow away to the quiet Moonbase Waste Disposal Plant... See full summary »

Director:

Paolo Mazzucato

Writers:

Brian DiMuccio, Dino Vindeni

Stars:

Scott Plank, Jocelyn Seagrave and Robert O'Reilly
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Moonbase -- In 2065, a group of criminals escape from a penal colony in space and make their way to a waste landfill on the moon run by John Russell. Wanting to go back to Earth, the criminals take Russell hostage and wait for a military inspection team.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Scott Plank Scott Plank ...
John Russell
Jocelyn Seagrave ...
Dana Morgan
Robert O'Reilly Robert O'Reilly ...
Karl Stark
Kurt Fuller ...
Deckert
Randy Vasquez ...
Masani
Gretchen Palmer ...
Mina Lang
Stack Pierce Stack Pierce ...
Will
Billy Maddox ...
Lt. Colonel Caldecott
John Philbin John Philbin ...
Lucas
Samantha Phillips ...
DreamGirl (as Sam Phillips)
George 'Buck' Flower ...
Marvin Murdoch
Sheila Korsi ...
Masani's Mom
Brian Teshera Brian Teshera ...
Loomis
Mel Novak Mel Novak ...
Guard
Andre Rosey Brown Andre Rosey Brown ...
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The most dangerous criminals in the universe escape from the Off-World Penitentiary and stow away to the quiet Moonbase Waste Disposal Plant. Hidden beneath the lunar surface lies an arsenal of nuclear warheads- the inmates' passport home to earth. Moonbase Commander John Russell launches a desperate fight to save his crew from a force capable of laying waste to an entire planet. Written by b.dimuccio <voodoo3627@aol.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Criminal | Penitentiary | Nuclear Weapon | Moon Base | One Word Title  | See more »

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Welcome to the dark side of the moon. See more »

Genres:

Action | Sci-Fi

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sci-fi violence and some sexuality See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Bázis a Holdon See more »

Filming Locations:

Apex Electronics - 8909 San Fernando Road, Sun Valley, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

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Production Co:

Live Entertainment, Planet Productions See more »
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1.85 : 1
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The space prison guards wear East German army uniforms and rank insignia. See more »

Quotes

Murdoch: Well just settle down and relax, while I finish telling you the Armstrong story.
Lucas: OK
Murdoch: Well His first words were 'Congratulations Mr. Gorsky.'
Lucas: Right
Murdoch: Well a lot of theories popped up about what Armstrong meant, like maybe he saw something up here that proved the Russians made it first or that he was some kind of double agent sending a message to Moscow. Finally he got sick of hearing about it so he decides to set the record straight...
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