The Omega Code (1999)

Ancient codes hidden within the Torah reveals the secrets of global events, past (i.e. Hitler, the Kennedy assasination, the Gulf War), present, and future. One man (York) is after the Code... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Marcarelli

Writers:

Stephan Blinn (screenplay), Hollis Barton (screenplay),

Stars:

Casper Van Dien, Michael York, Catherine Oxenberg

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Casper Van Dien	...	Gillen Lane
Michael York	...	Stone Alexander
Catherine Oxenberg	...	Cassandra Barashe
Michael Ironside	...	Dominic
Jan Tríska	...	Prophet #1
Gregory Wagrowski	...	Prophet #2
Devon Odessa	...	Jennifer Lane
William Hootkins	...	Sir Percival Lloyd
Robert Ito	...	Shimoro Lin Che
Janet Carroll	...	Dorothy Thompson
George Coe	...	Sen. Jack Thompson
Ravil Isyanov	...	Rykoff
Ayla Kell	...	Maddie Lane
Walter Williamson	...	Archbishop
Ross McKerras	...	Ferguson

Storyline

Ancient codes hidden within the Torah reveals the secrets of global events, past (i.e. Hitler, the Kennedy assasination, the Gulf War), present, and future. One man (York) is after the Code, seeking the power to change the world as we know it...for the worse. Another (Van Dien) seeks the truth, risking his life and everything he stands for in order to stop him.

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Plot Keywords:

code | religion | bible code | first of series | christian film | 

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Taglines:

The First Suspense Thriller for the New Millennium

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Genres:

Adventure | Action | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for several scenes of shootings

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 August 1999 (Spain)

Also Known As:

The Code

Filming Locations:

Costa Mesa, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$7,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$2,354,362 (USA) (15 October 1999)

Gross:

$12,610,552 (USA) (17 March 2000)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Code Productions, Eclipse Catering, Gener8Xion Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The room in which a computer is used to "decode" the Bible was the only set built specifically for this film. The rest of the scenes were shot on a variety of locations around the world.

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Goofs

The "night vision" shots are obviously just green-lit scenes shot on grainy film stock. When one character steps into a lit area, his face has flesh tones.

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Quotes

Cassandra: Even Satan comes as an angel of light.

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Connections

References Twelve Monkeys (1995)

User Reviews

Great production values, if not perfect story/acting

As a great fan of the "Left Behind" series of novels, I found this film to be a great beginning for films with a prophetic backdrop. It is filled with high production values - good camera work and special effects - comparable to what Hollywood studios have to offer. It's not a perfect film. The script and talent can fail so that some of the key moments the producers would like us to fully appreciate don't quite make it for a cynical audience, but that can all be corrected on the next venture. I hope the box office supports their first attempt in this marketplace so that they will produce more -- and I hope I'll get a chance to work on the next one with them. So see it. Buy tickets. Send your friends. thanks,