The Advanced Guard (1998)

A group of aliens arrive on Earth as part of an advance invasion force. Their mission is to kidnap a small sample of humans and run them through a series of rigorous tests to determine if ... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Geiger

Writers:

Richard Kletter, Peter Geiger

Stars:

Robert Amico, James Avery, David Campbell

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Robert Amico	...	Homeless Man killed by Bravo
James Avery	...	Fred, Captive Security Guard
David Campbell	...	Cop 2
Cristi Conaway	...	Charley, Alien
Michelle Davison	...	Ailene, Fred's Girl
Isabella Hofmann	...	Harper, Alien Scientist
Jeff Kober	...	Desmond, Captive Red Neck
Eric Allan Kramer	...	Brovo, Alien Goon
Nonie Muse	...	Girl
John Prosky	...	Alpha the Alien Commander
Clare Salstrom	...	Laura, Captive
James Sebastian	...	Man
David Jean Thomas	...	Cop 1
Michael Weatherly	...	Kevin, Captive

Storyline

A group of aliens arrive on Earth as part of an advance invasion force. Their mission is to kidnap a small sample of humans and run them through a series of rigorous tests to determine if they would make suitable slaves. Harper, one of the alien experimenters, has beceme frustrated with her planet's endless cycle of conquest and extermination and begins to feel some sympathy for her human captives. While the prisoners see a glimmer of hope in the compassionate alien, will it be any use in stopping the enormous attack fleet just a few days from Earth?

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Genres:

Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 March 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Colony

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ma & Pa Pictures, Sci-Fi Channel, The, Trimark Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Michael Weatherly carries a Swiss Army knife which they use in a variety of escape plans. In real life, his father, Michael Weatherly Sr, is a millionaire exporter known for introducing the Swiss Army knife to America.

User Reviews

Four alien scouts capture four humans and run tests to determine if humans are suitable for slavery.

This is a very enjoyable TV movie. Yes, it is a low-budget film. But the writing is strong and the sets are done well. What is nice about the human characters in this movie is that they all act like real people. Each one has moments of anger and fear, but each also show strong, decent, heroic sides. There aren't any "weakling" or selfish jerk characters. The ending is no surprise, but getting there is what counts. And this nice little film delivers the goods.