As a prelude to full-blown alien invasion, a team of four aliens telepathically linked with their lifelike human-looking android bodies abducts four random humans to test them to determine if humans can make good slaves.
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Title: The Advanced Guard (TV Movie 1998)
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| Robert Amico | ... | Homeless Man killed by Bravo | |
| James Avery | ... | Fred, Captive Security Guard | |
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David Campbell | ... | Cop 2 |
| Cristi Conaway | ... | Charley, Alien | |
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Michelle Davison | ... | Ailene, Fred's Girl |
| Isabella Hofmann | ... | Harper, Alien Scientist | |
| Jeff Kober | ... | Desmond, Captive Red Neck | |
| Eric Allan Kramer | ... | Bravo, Alien Goon | |
| Jennifer O'Dell | ... | Girl (as Nonie Muse) | |
| John Prosky | ... | Alpha the Alien Commander | |
| Clare Salstrom | ... | Laura, Captive | |
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James Sebastian | ... | Man |
| David Jean Thomas | ... | Cop 1 | |
| Michael Weatherly | ... | Kevin, Captive | |
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A group of aliens arrive on Earth as part of an advance invasion force. Their mission is to kidnap a small sample of humans and run them through a series of rigorous tests to determine if they would make suitable slaves. Harper, one of the alien experimenters, has beceme frustrated with her planet's endless cycle of conquest and extermination and begins to feel some sympathy for her human captives. While the prisoners see a glimmer of hope in the compassionate alien, will it be any use in stopping the enormous attack fleet just a few days from Earth? Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>
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21 March 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Spoiler: Three of the four aliens use character names which reference the beginning of the military alphabet. (A) Alpha (B) Bravo (C) Charley. The fourth, Harper, winds up aiding the humans escape. See more »Goofs
When the police car skids to a halt at the beginning of the movie, there are already skid marks on the pavement from previous takes. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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I caught this movie on the Sci-Fi channel, and was pleasantly surprised. It is somewhat formulaic, but if you are a fan of Sci-Fi in general, you may enjoy it. I felt that the cast acted quite well, and the special effects were quite well done for the obviously low budget. All and all, I'm glad I watched it.