Blast (2004)

A terrorist posing as environmentalist hijacks an oil rig off the coast of California with the intent of detonating an electromagnetic bomb over the US.

Director:

Anthony Hickox

Writers:

Steven E. de Souza (screenplay), Horst Freund (teleplay "Operation Noah")

Stars:

Eddie Griffin, Vinnie Jones, Breckin Meyer

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eddie Griffin	...	Lamont Dixon
Vinnie Jones	...	Michael Kittredge
Breckin Meyer	...	Jamal
Soup	...	Raj
Shaggy	...	Mace
Nadine Velazquez	...	Luna
Hannes Jaenicke	...	CEO Heller
Tom Lister Jr.	...	Smiley (as Tiny Lister)
Warwick Grier	...	Telford
Vivica A. Fox	...	Agent Reed
Nicky Andrews	...	Eric
Paul du Toit	...	Smiley's Goon (as Paul Du Toit)
Langley Kirkwood	...	Agent Phillips
Dean Slater	...	Dean
Brett Whitehead	...	Uli

Storyline

A terrorist, Michael Kittredge, posing as an environmentalist protester leads a team of highly-skilled mercenaries to take control of an oil rig off the coast of California, intending to detonate an electromagnetic bomb over the United States, striking a sort of "new Pearl Harbor" attack on behalf of enemies to the nation. What Kittredge didn't count on is a tugboat captain, Lamont Dixon, who survives an attack on his ship, and is soon recruited by an FBI agent to infiltrate the oil rig and procure information about their plans... and if possible, stop them. In the process, Dixon meets an eager computer expert aboard the oil rig who helps Dixon even as he gets on his nerves and Lamont suspects he can't really trust him.

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Plot Keywords:

fbi federal bureau of investigation | oil rig | terrorist | california | ship | 

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Taglines:

Oil And Money Are An Explosive Mix.

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Genres:

Action | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and some language

Did You Know?

Trivia

The jet fighter scenes are footage from Top Gun (1986). In one close-up of the fighter, the words "Lt. Pete Mitchell" and "Maverick" can be seen stenciled under the canopy.

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Quotes

Agent Reed: [answers phone] Special Agent Reed, identify yourself.
Jamal: 5073. The other kids are shooting at me, mom, and I wanna come home.
Agent Reed: No, no. You can't do that. We need you to find out what Kittredge is really up to.
Jamal: Agent Reed, you've confused me with somebody who gives a damn, okay? I didn't sign up for a hero gig. Come and get me, all right? Put me in jail. I don't care. All I got with me is a tugboat captain with a death wish.
[puts down phone and looks at Lamont apologetically]
Jamal: Not you

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Connections

References A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

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Soundtracks

Before We Fall
Written by Yas Taalat, Bobby McIntosh, Jeff Delzial
Performed by Dead Celebrity Status

User Reviews

It feels like a recycling of all die hard movies combined with some segal flicks

It feels like a recycling of all "die hard" movies combined with some segal flicks! of course they cant get away with that so they put in a kid.. This way they could add a family drama type background and an angsty fireman. All they needed more was a hint of sex.. Which they clumsily poured in at the end! The movie runs like a train! Which is undeniably good, the problem is the background. You shouldn't think too much, actually I advise against thinking at all. You need to accept a lot of facts. One of the harder ones is a fireman who in the end turns out to be a near superman! I also have to admit.. the whole plot really doesn't get me worried about who wins! I really didn't care enough! Or any of my friends.

Its a nice no brainer, but don't spoil too much money on it!

Details

Country:

Germany South Africa USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 November 2004 (Russia)

Also Known As:

A támadás

Filming Locations:

South Africa

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$52,456

Company Credits

Production Co:

Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA), International West Pictures (IWP), Gemini Film

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1