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The Sender

  • 1998
  • R
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
3.7/10
865
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The Sender (1998)
ActionSci-FiThriller

An Air Force captain pursues the government agents who kidnapped his daughter after discovering that she has incredible "sending" powers.An Air Force captain pursues the government agents who kidnapped his daughter after discovering that she has incredible "sending" powers.An Air Force captain pursues the government agents who kidnapped his daughter after discovering that she has incredible "sending" powers.

  • Director
    • Richard Pepin
  • Writers
    • Nathan Long
    • Richard Preston Jr.
  • Stars
    • Michael Madsen
    • R. Lee Ermey
    • Robert Vaughn
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.7/10
    865
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Richard Pepin
    • Writers
      • Nathan Long
      • Richard Preston Jr.
    • Stars
      • Michael Madsen
      • R. Lee Ermey
      • Robert Vaughn
    • 36User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    Michael Madsen
    Michael Madsen
    • Dallas Grayson
    R. Lee Ermey
    R. Lee Ermey
    • Colonel Rosewater
    Robert Vaughn
    Robert Vaughn
    • Ron Fairfax
    Dyan Cannon
    Dyan Cannon
    • Gina Fairfax
    Steven Williams
    Steven Williams
    • Lockwood
    Shelli Lether
    • Angel
    Brian Bloom
    Brian Bloom
    • Jack Grayson
    Josh Clark
    Josh Clark
    • Barry Stoop
    Erica Everage
    • Lisa Grayson
    Carlos Lauchu
    Carlos Lauchu
    • Lab Technican
    Arminae Austen
    • Castille
    Francis Fallon
    Francis Fallon
    • Nick
    Rance Howard
    Rance Howard
    • Max
    Richard Kuhlman
    Richard Kuhlman
    • Sergeant York
    Ramsey Krull
    Ramsey Krull
    • Young Dallas
    Timothy Patrick Quill
    • Brewster
    • (as Tim Quill)
    Kevin LaRosa
    • Pilot
    Wayne F. Richardson
    • Pilot
    • Director
      • Richard Pepin
    • Writers
      • Nathan Long
      • Richard Preston Jr.
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    Storyline

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    • Goofs
      During the desert chase Dallas and Angel are pursued by a helicopter. They stop the car leaving both doors wide open and run across the desert. When the helicopter flies over during the next scene - the driver side door is closed on the car.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Best of the Worst: Russian Terminator, Ninja Vengeance, and Never Too Young to Die (2013)

    User reviews36

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    Nicely Done.
    Granted, this isn't the greatest sci-fi film ever made, but it's not the worst, either. Yes, the plot is derivative, but how often do you see an original plot these days? Sure, it's not an excuse, but in a small picture like this it all works out. The weakest thing about this movie is that the whole "wow" in characters' reactions to the aliens is missing. However, I like the warm feeling this relatively low-budget flick gives you, and the action scenes are not bad at all.

    8/10
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    • mr_pivac1985
    • Mar 27, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 19, 1999 (South Africa)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El poder de Lisa - La enviada
    • Filming locations
      • George Air Force Base, Victorville, California, USA(aka Southern California Logistics Airport: Various scenes including truck chase, hospital scene, and flightline/hangers)
    • Production company
      • PM Entertainment Group
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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