Time Runner (1993)

During the unstoppable alien invasion of 2022, one man flees through a wormhole to 1992 in hope of changing the future. But attempt after attempt is made by someone there to catch and kill him.

Director:

Michael Mazo

Writers:

Chris Hyde (screenplay by), Greg Derochie (screenplay by)

Stars:

Mark Hamill, Rae Dawn Chong, Brion James

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mark Hamill	...	Michael Raynor
Rae Dawn Chong	...	Karen Donaldson
Brion James	...	Neila
Mark Baur	...	Freeman
Gordon Tipple	...	Arnie
John Maclaren	...	Carl Withers
John Thomas	...	Simms
Barry W. Levy	...	Bryant
Allan Forget	...	Murphy
Charlie Fleming	...	Clive Dawson
Suzy Joachim	...	Dorothy Raynor
Clif Kosterman	...	Lawson
Dale Moore	...	Agent #1
Gerald Paetz	...	Agent #2
Wilf Wilson	...	Agent #3

Storyline

Finding itself invaded by a superior alien force in the year 2022, humanity's last hope lies with fighter pilot Michael Raynor who is hurled through a time warp back to the year 1992. Relentlessly hounded by a ruthless agent belonging to a super-secret government organization, Raynor learns he can affect the future and, with the help of scientist Karen McDonald, attempts to alert authorities to the upcoming alien threat.

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Plot Keywords:

year 2022 | 21st century | year 1992 | 20th century | fistfight | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Did You Know?

Trivia

Mark Hamill's 9th science fiction film.

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Goofs

Gun noises and muzzle flashes.

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Quotes

Arnie: I think your alien visa just expired!

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Connections

Referenced in Best of the Worst: Supergirl, Captain America (1990), and Roger Corman's Fantastic Four (2014)

User Reviews

We all have a soft spot for Mark Hamill but come on

Okay, I admit it, I like Mark Hamill, he's Luke Freaking Skywalker for cryin out loud, but that said COME ON!. Granted the premise for this flick is undeniably clever. Another case of sneaky alien scum duping the human race, the aliens in this case appear human at first and the only way to tell them apart from humans is that they don't feel pain. The film starts out in the future where our hero is bravely battling the alien menace (and so totally losing) he then gets sent back in time by some desperate scientists to avert the original alien take over. Okay fairly predictable. This is the sort of flick that at best is a guilty pleasure, so bad its hysterically funny. The 'scientific base' of the plot is ridiculous. The effects are 'good enough' -remember it was 1992- so considering the times no real complaints there. The actors are less than good but slightly above god awful. All in all I'd say rent it with a grin, don't expect any awards and its running time may seem like a prison sentence at times but remember, you're name isn't attached to this lovable junker so feel free to turn it off and catch your breath, you're going to be laughing, A LOT.

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 September 1993 (Hungary)

Also Known As:

In Exile

Filming Locations:

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Excalibur Pictures, North American Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1