Retrograde (2004)

Two time travelers with opposing views are sent back to the present aboard a research ship in the Antarctic to prevent a global biological disaster from occuring.

Director:

Christopher Kulikowski

Writers:

Christopher Kulikowski (story), Tom Reeve (screenplay),

Stars:

Dolph Lundgren, Silvia De Santis, Joe Montana

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dolph Lundgren	...	John Foster
Silvia De Santis	...	Renee Diaz (as Silvia de Santis)
Joe Montana	...	Dalton
Gary Daniels	...	Markus
Joey Sagal	...	Andrew Schrader (as Joe Sagal)
Ken Samuels	...	Robert Davies
David Jean Thomas	...	Jefferson
Jamie Treacher	...	Mackenzie
Marco Lorenzini	...	Bruce
Scott Joseph	...	Greg
Adrian Sellars	...	Keith
James Chalke	...	Vacerri
Nicolas de Pruyssenaere	...	Ichek
Dean Gregory	...	Central Command Leader
Derek Kueter	...	Charley

Storyline

In the not too distant future, a team of genetically unique men and women, lead by John Foster, make a daring, first attempt trip back in time in order to prevent the discovery of meteors containing a deadly, off-world bacteria... a bacteria that brings humanity to the brink of extinction. Unbeknowst to John, a mutinous officer named Dalton has personal greed driven plans of his own for a new life in the past. Set aboard a ship trapped in the Antarctic, fate and chance forever alter the lives of a group of scientists and polar researchers who encounter John and Dalton. The opposing time travelers soon discover that their return to the present day, sets into motion the terrible things to come.

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Plot Keywords:

future | action hero | standoff | suspense | violence | 

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Taglines:

It could be the end of the world as we know it.

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Genres:

Action | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, language and some drug use

Details

Official Sites:

First Look Studios [us]

Country:

Luxembourg Italy UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 January 2005 (South Korea)

Also Known As:

Commander

Filming Locations:

Italy

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Carousel Picture Company, The, Time Studio, Gruppo Minerva International

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The "futuristic" suits the time travelers wear are actually Hein Gericke leather motorcycle pants and jackets. It is easy to see the Hein Gericke logo on the back on the neck line.

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Goofs

The x-rays keep changing position when Jefferson and Renee are looking at the them. By the end of the scene the middle x-ray is upside down and backwards from the way it was in the beginning.

User Reviews

You hoped for good or even decent ... and then you noticed that it's a DOLPH movie ...

DOLPH?! He still makes movies? Really?

People actually invest money in movies that star Dolph? Really??

OMG ... well don't be shocked if you don't like this movie (or any that has him in it). I think that the ONLY recent movie with Dolph in it that was worthwhile was Expendables. They certainly understood that D's role MUST be minor at best and well-controlled or ... he'll probably take the entire movie down with him ... :-)

Bottom line, unless you are one of those people who are inexplicably drawn to Dolph ... don't see ANY of his movies ... unless you also appreciate being disappointed :-)

It is what it is ...