XIII: The Conspiracy (2008– )
"XIII" (original title)

The first female US President Sally Sheridan is shot dead by a sniper during her Veterans Day speech. Her assassin narrowly escapes the scene with his life, national security hot on his ... See full summary »

Stars:

Stephen Dorff, Caterina Murino, Greg Bryk

3 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Stephen Dorff	...	Ross Tanner (2 episodes, 2008)
Caterina Murino	...	Sam (2 episodes, 2008)
Greg Bryk	...	Colonel Amos (2 episodes, 2008)
Stephen McHattie	...	General Carrington (2 episodes, 2008)
Lucinda Davis	...	Jones (2 episodes, 2008)
Jonathan Higgins	...	Calvin Wax (2 episodes, 2008)
Ted Atherton	...	Wally Sheridan (2 episodes, 2008)
John Bourgeois	...	President Galbrain (2 episodes, 2008)
Jessalyn Gilsig	...	Kim Rowland (2 episodes, 2008)
Mimi Kuzyk	...	Sally Sheridan (2 episodes, 2008)
Cedric Smith	...	Abe Miller (2 episodes, 2008)
Barbara Gordon	...	Martha Miller (2 episodes, 2008)
Val Kilmer	...	La Mangouste (2 episodes, 2008)
Luke Vitale	...	Agent Standwell (2 episodes, 2008)
Gouchy Boy	...	Malick (2 episodes, 2008)
Todd Sandomirsky	...	Agent Kohn (2 episodes, 2008)
Andrew Jackson	...	Roger Deakins (2 episodes, 2008)
Dan Duran	...	Warren Glass (2 episodes, 2008)
Daniel DeSanto	...	T.A. (2 episodes, 2008)
Matt Baram	...	NSA Coroner (2 episodes, 2008)
Julian Richings	...	Mr. Cody (2 episodes, 2008)
Victoria Goring	...	Bethesda Bystander (2 episodes, 2008)
Hrant Alianak	...	Dr. Kimmler (2 episodes, 2008)
Catherine Swing	...	Debate Moderator (2 episodes, 2008)
Rachelle White Wind Arbez	...	Homeland Security Agent (2 episodes, 2008)
Roland Rothchild	...	Homeland Security Agent (2 episodes, 2008)
Ronn Sarosiak	...	Norman Ryder (2 episodes, 2008)
Nigel Shawn Williams	...	Ellery Shipley (2 episodes, 2008)
Jacqueline Pillon	...	XX (2 episodes, 2008)
Peter James Haworth	...	Jasper Winthrow (2 episodes, 2008)
Patrick Hayes	...	Policier Bethesda (2 episodes, 2008)
J.C. Kenny	...	Journaliste Arlington (2 episodes, 2008)
Donna Skelly	...	Newscaster (2 episodes, 2008)
Scott Wickware	...	Agent McCall (2 episodes, 2008)
Dave Dunham	...	White House Aide (2 episodes, 2008)
Artur Gorishti	...	Cabbie (2 episodes, 2008)
Dan MacDonald	...	Homeland Security Agent (2 episodes, 2008)

Storyline

The first female US President Sally Sheridan is shot dead by a sniper during her Veterans Day speech. Her assassin narrowly escapes the scene with his life, national security hot on his heels - or so it seems. Three months later, an elderly couple discover the body of a wounded man in a tree, wearing a parachute. The young man (Dorff) cannot remember the slightest thing about his own identity. The only clue is a tattoo on his neck, "XIII". Meanwhile, in the Whitehouse, government intelligence is still conducting the search for the President's killer. With the elections just weeks away, a confirmed suspect could swing the vote for the administration. Hours after XIII's location is picked up by covert intelligence, elite special ops forces are swarming the couple's house in Cape Fear. Running on adrenaline and instinct, XIII tactically takes out the soldiers one by one. On the run, clinging to one desperate clue after another, XIII begins to piece back his life, fragments of his memory ...

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Plot Keywords:

man hunt | assassination of president | based on graphic novel | based on comic book | amnesia | 

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Taglines:

Betrayal comes at a price.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence

Details

Official Sites:

NBC [us] Official site [fr]

Country:

France Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 October 2008 (France)

Also Known As:

Thirteen: Conspiracy

Filming Locations:

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$21,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Prodigy Pictures, Cipango, Canal+

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min 90 min (DVD) 173 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Both XIII: The Conspiracy and the video game, XIII, are based on the comics series "XIII", by Belgians Jean Van Hamme and William Vance.

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Goofs

When they discuss the shootout in the garage they state that the broken glass is from a 1996-2002 GM, then show a 1977-1990 B Body Chevy Impala/Caprice.

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Connections

Version of XIII (2003)

User Reviews

Pilot?

I haven't read all the comments, but doesn't it appear that the whole miniseries was a pilot for a potential TV series? It appears that someone looked at the incredible success of "24", and said, "Yeah, I want me some of that!" I can see it now, every week, Tanner digs into one more member of the conspiracy, probably killing him JUST before he is able to extract the name of the next conspirator up the line. Of course, he'll have to have a love interest, so I guess Sam better stock up on condoms and clean sheets! Periodically, Sam will be kidnapped in an effort to capture Tanner, etc. etc etc. I could so write this stuff! If anyone in Hollywood is reading this, I AM available for a modest six-figure salary!