Sole Survivor (2000)

Dean Koontz's best-selling novel is brought to TV in this 4 hour mini-series. After the death of his wife and daughter in a plane crash, a newspaper reporter discovers that the crash may ... See full summary »

Director:

Mikael Salomon

Writers:

Dean R. Koontz (novel) (as Dean Koontz), Richard Christian Matheson (teleplay)

Stars:

Billy Zane, Gloria Reuben, Isabella Hofmann

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Billy Zane	...	Joe Carpenter
Gloria Reuben	...	Rose Tucker
Isabella Hofmann	...	Barbara Christman
Rachel Victoria	...	21-21
Mitchell Kosterman	...	Becker
Wally Dalton	...	Jeff Ealing
Christine Willes	...	Mercy Ealing
Glenn Morshower	...	Robert Donner
John C. McGinley	...	Victor Yates
Dan Joffre	...	Dewey
Susan Bain	...	Clarise Vadance
Rob Morton	...	Bob
Allan Gray	...	Dan Stevens
Chris Britton	...	Charles Delmann (as Christopher Britton)
Glynis Davies	...	Dr. Georgina Delmann

Storyline

Dean Koontz's best-selling novel is brought to TV in this 4 hour mini-series. After the death of his wife and daughter in a plane crash, a newspaper reporter discovers that the crash may have been related to a nefarious scientific experiment involving children. A woman, who claims she was a survivor of the crash, approaches at his wife's grave. This leads into a plot by the Quartermass organization to capture her and a young girl she is protecting - the girl has the powers to heal and to transport. A villainous killer and a young boy who can control minds from a distance lead the attack.

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Plot Keywords:

based on novel | tape over mouth | psychotronic film | reporter | survivor | 

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Did You Know?

Trivia

John C McGinley also starred in Dean Koontz's Intensity (1997)

User Reviews

Disappointing Twist and Too Long

In Seattle, while grieving in the cemetery the lost of his wife and little daughter in a plane crash, the former reporter Joe Carpenter (Billy Zane) is contacted by a strange woman that is being chased by FBI. She makes him understand that his daughter might be alive. Joe decides to investigate deeper what happened with the domestic flight 353 and the causes of the mysterious accident. Meanwhile, the sadistic agent Yates (John C. McGinley) follows Joe, killing and torturing people contacted by Joe, trying to catch Rose. "Sole Survivor" is a too long movie, with lots of unnecessary flashbacks and a disappointing twist. The story has a good beginning as if it were X-Files, and a terrible ending. The stupid and unbelievable character of Yates, with gratuity sadism with people, is the worst in this mini. The accident is explained, but the reason for such lunatic kills and tortures so many persons along the story is simply ridiculous. The reason why Rose contacts Joe is also silly. "Sole Survivor" is only recommended for a rainy day without any other option for killing time. My vote is six. Title (Brazil) "O Sobrevivente" ("The Survival")

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 September 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dean Koontz's Sole Survivor

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia TriStar Television, Lions Gate Television, Lionsgate Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

240 min 164 min (video)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1