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Stargate: The Ark of Truth

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  • 20082008
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  • 1h 41m
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Stargate: The Ark of Truth (2008)
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SG-1 search for an Ancient artifact called the Ark of Truth to finally defeat the Ori. However, the Ark is in the Ori's galaxy.SG-1 search for an Ancient artifact called the Ark of Truth to finally defeat the Ori. However, the Ark is in the Ori's galaxy.SG-1 search for an Ancient artifact called the Ark of Truth to finally defeat the Ori. However, the Ark is in the Ori's galaxy.
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  • Director
    • Robert C. Cooper
  • Writers
    • Robert C. Cooper
    • Dean Devlin(based on a concept by)
    • Jonathan Glassner(originally developed for television by)
  • Stars
    • Ben Browder
    • Amanda Tapping
    • Christopher Judge
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  • Director
    • Robert C. Cooper
  • Writers
    • Robert C. Cooper
    • Dean Devlin(based on a concept by)
    • Jonathan Glassner(originally developed for television by)
  • Stars
    • Ben Browder
    • Amanda Tapping
    • Christopher Judge
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    • 65User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
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    Ben Browder
    Ben Browder
    • Lt. Col. Cameron Mitchellas Lt. Col. Cameron Mitchell
    Amanda Tapping
    Amanda Tapping
    • Lt. Col. Samantha Carteras Lt. Col. Samantha Carter
    Christopher Judge
    Christopher Judge
    • Teal'cas Teal'c
    Michael Shanks
    Michael Shanks
    • Dr. Daniel Jacksonas Dr. Daniel Jackson
    Beau Bridges
    Beau Bridges
    • Maj. Gen. Henry Landryas Maj. Gen. Henry Landry
    Claudia Black
    Claudia Black
    • Vala Mal Doranas Vala Mal Doran
    Currie Graham
    Currie Graham
    • James Marrickas James Marrick
    Morena Baccarin
    Morena Baccarin
    • Adriaas Adria
    Tim Guinee
    Tim Guinee
    • Tominas Tomin
    Julian Sands
    Julian Sands
    • Docias Doci
    Sarah Strange
    Sarah Strange
    • Morgan Le Fayas Morgan Le Fay…
    Michael Beach
    Michael Beach
    • Col. Abe Ellisas Col. Abe Ellis
    Gary Jones
    Gary Jones
    • Chief Master Sgt. Walter Harrimanas Chief Master Sgt. Walter Harriman
    Martin Christopher
    • Maj. Kevin Marksas Maj. Kevin Marks
    Chris Gauthier
    Chris Gauthier
    • Hertisas Hertis
    • (as Christopher Gauthier)
    Eric Breker
    Eric Breker
    • Col. Reynoldsas Col. Reynolds
    Matthew Walker
    Matthew Walker
    • Merlinas Merlin
    Alisen Down
    Alisen Down
    • Alteran Womanas Alteran Woman
    • Director
      • Robert C. Cooper
    • Writers
      • Robert C. Cooper
      • Dean Devlin(based on a concept by)
      • Jonathan Glassner(originally developed for television by) (uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      This film was shot in only 18 days.
    • Goofs
      Vala tells Daniel that to activate the ark he must enter seven symbols. Daniel reveals that the keyword is 'origin' which in English has only 6 letters, however in the dialect of ancient shared by the Alterens and the Ori the word for 'origin', which also means 'truth', could easily be 7 letters long. It had been revealed earlier that the ancient word for truth is 'verimas' similar to the Latin 'veritas'.
    • Quotes

      Teal'c: Nothing I have done since turning against the goa'uld will make up for the atrocities I once committed in their name. Somewhere deep inside you you knew it was wrong, a voice you did not recognize screamed for you to stop. You saw no way out, it was the way things were, they could not be changed. You're trying to convince yourself the people you're hurting deserved it. You became numb to their pain and suffering, you learned to shut out the voice speaking against it.

      Tomin: There's always a choice.

      Teal'c: Indeed there is.

      Tomin: I chose to ignore it.

      Teal'c: Yet you sit here now.

      Tomin: I sit here, and I cannot imagine the day when I will forgive myself.

      Teal'c: Because it will never come. One day others may try to convince you they have forgiven you, that is more about them than you. For them, imparting forgiveness is a blessing.

      Tomin: How do you go on?

      Teal'c: It is simple. You will never forgive yourself. Accept it. You hurt others, many others, that cannot be undone. You will never find personal retribution, but your life does not have to end. That which is right, just and true can still prevail. If you do not fight for what you believe in all may be lost for everyone else. But do not fight for yourself, fight for others, others that may be saved through your effort. That is the least you can do.

    • Connections
      Features Stargate: Atlantis: Rising (2004)
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      Stargate The Ark of Truth
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      Written by Joel Goldsmith

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    7/10
    Spectacular space opera in which our protagonists travel throughout the galaxy in search for an ancient artifact : the Ark of Truth to defeat the Ori
    At the edge of the universe lies a gateway to adventure . This is an entertaining and moving finale to season 10 of the second longest running science fiction television series . A secret military team, SG-1, is formed to explore other planets through the recently discovered Stargates . The Stargate was located inside at the military installation into the Cheyenne Mountain Complex . This time SG-1 searches for an ancient weapon which could help them defeat the Ori, and discover it may be in the Ori's own home galaxy. As the Ori prepare to send ships through to the Milky Way to attack Earth , as SG-1 travels to the Ori galaxy aboard the Odyssey with Lt. Cols. Carter (Amanda Tapping) , Mitchell (Ben Browder) , Jackson (Michael Shanks) , Teal'c (Christopher Judge) , Vala (Claudia Black), among others . The International Oversight committee has their own schemes , being led by Marrick (Currie Graham), a representative of the IOA, the international body that oversees the Stargate program . Finally , SG-1 arrive themselves in a distant galaxy fighting two dangerous enemies and to find the old Ark of Truth to un-brainwash the followers of the Ori . Later on , they have to struggle with the Replicators for control of the Odyssey . Replicators are self-replicating machines that attempt to take over any ship or world they encounter .



    Splendid episode displays spectacular scenarios , adventures , noisy action and being pretty entertaining ; dealing with The Odyssey aircraft undertaking an intragalactic travel seeking for the Ark of Truth to finally defeat the Ori ; however , the Ark is in the Ori's Galaxy . The plot is really fantastic as well as bizarre , as the weird Ori are evil god-like beings who gain strength from the worship of their devotees , while the motley crew being guided by the visions of Daniel Jackson , apparently remnants of his shared consciousness with Merlin, and SG-1 searches for the ark . This is a blending into universe legends , supernatural myths , and astounding science-fiction . This was the only television series endorsed and supported by the United States Armed Forces , particularly the Air Force . The movie packs stunning array of technical visuals and amazing sequences . Furthermore , a beautifully executed set design with phenomenal production values . Christopher Judge (Teal'c) and Amanda Tapping (Samantha Carter) are the only cast members to stay with the series throughout its entire run, and consequently, to appear in two hundred or more episodes. Several elements and characters from Stargate (1994) by Emmerich and Devlin , also appeared throughout the series, and although some retained their original characteristics, many have been changed or altered entirely . Although they wrote the original movie, on which the series was based, Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich refused an on-screen credit. They are credited, however, in the series of novels based on the series. The "SG" in the title stands for "Stargate," which means that the series's title in full is actually "Stargate Stargate One" . It contains an enjoyable cinematography by Peter Woeste and sensational soundtrack by Joel Goldsmith , Jerry Goldsmith'son . The picture has an interesting script -originally developed for television- by Jonathan Glassner , Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper himself , based on characters created by Dean Devlin . It was satisfyingly and well directed by Robert C Cooper . This longtime epìsde will appeal to TV saga enthusiasts as well as the neophyte who didn't have seen the episodes . It's indispensable and fundamental seeing for Sci-Fi buffs .

    The original Stargate (1994) was starred by Kurt Russell as Jack O'Neill and James Spader as Dr Daniel Jackson. It was followed Stargate SG-1 (1997-2007) an overlong series starred and produced by Richard Dean Anderson and with Amanda Tapping as Major Samantha Carter (213 episodes, 1997-2007) , Christopher Judge as Teal'c 213 episodes, 1997-2007) , Michael Shanks as Dr. Daniel Jackson (198 episodes, 1997-2007) , Richard Dean Anderson as Colonel Jack O'Neill /(177 episodes, 1997-2007) , Don S. Davis as Major General George Hammond (161 episodes, 1997-2007) and Gary Jones Gary . And a spin-off titled Stargate Atlantis in which an international team of scientists and military personnel discover a Stargate network in the Pegasus Galaxy and come face-to-face with a new, powerful enemy, The Wraith , being starred by Joe Flanigan as Lt. Colonel John Sheppard , Torri Higginson as Dr. Elizabeth Weir Rachel Luttrell as Teyla Emmagan, David Hewlett ,Jason Momoa , Paul McGillion
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    • Release date
      • March 11, 2008 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Ark of Truth
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Kawoosh! Productions DTV I
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      1 hour 41 minutes
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