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Warning Sign (1985)

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A woman working as a security guard in an agricultural research facility finds herself and her co-worker Schmidt fighting to survive against their former friends.

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Hal Barwood
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sam Waterston ... Cal Morse
Kathleen Quinlan ... Joanie Morse
Yaphet Kotto ... Major Connolly
Jeffrey DeMunn ... Dr. Dan Fairchild (as Jeffrey De Munn)
Richard Dysart ... Dr. Nielsen
G.W. Bailey ... Tom Schmidt
Jerry Hardin ... Vic Flint
Rick Rossovich ... Bob
Cynthia Carle Cynthia Carle ... Dana
Scott Paulin ... Captain Walston
Kavi Raz ... Dr. Ramesh Kapoor
Keith Szarabajka ... Tippett
Jack Thibeau ... Pisarczyk
J. Patrick McNamara ... Connolly's Aide
Tom McFadden Tom McFadden ... Deputy Grazie
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In an ultra secret laboratory for the developing of biological weapons, covered as "Biotek", a research center for agriculture, a serious accident occurs, spreading a sinister bacteria in the laboratory. The security guard of the complex, closes and seals the building, with all the personnel inside, making very difficult the struggle for survival, not to mention the actions that the relatives of the enclosed people are thinking to do. Written by Luis Carvacho <lcarvach@lascar.puc.cl>

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Modern Man. Science has given him the ultimate power to create new forms of life. But with that power comes overwhelming responsibility... and danger. See more »

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Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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The name of the agricultural factory is 'BioTek Agronomics". Many people assume it's misspelled when in fact it was misspelled on purpose. Using "BioTek" rather than "Biotech" avoided issues with real corporations that used the proper spelling, and "agronomics" is a play at the words "agricultural" and "economics" put together. See more »

Goofs

After Cal and Dr. Fairchild free fall through the air intake in the greenhouse, after they crash through the ventilation panels, Cal's suit rips wide open by the groin area. This rip is a significant rip that would expose him to the infection. Yet, it is never addressed in the movie. See more »

Quotes

Dr. Dan Fairchild: [drunkenly] I don't need a ride home sheriff, I'm already here!
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Referenced in 28 Days Later... (2002) See more »

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Joanie Fights
Performed and composed by Craig Safan
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Sci-Fi meet science factoids
20 August 1999 | by Mr.Flick-2See all my reviews

Historically, many may not remember but this film was released at the time of Chernobyl nuclear accident in Russia. Life does not imitate art here but plays a close second. Although, the ending is not fully satisfying, the first reviewer Jack Sommersby fails to see some superb talents behind the camera. Visually, the lab sequences are very terrifying and well acted. Worth a second look.

Mr Flick-2


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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 August 1985 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Contact mortel See more »

Filming Locations:

La Crescenta, California, USA See more »

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Gross USA:

$1,918,117

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,918,117
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Dolby Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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