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First Signal

  • 20212021
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
10K
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Glenn Pickering, Conor Timmis, Lindy Nettleton, Mark Lund, Michael Anthony Coppola, David Afflick, Wendy Hartman, Chris Goodwin, Stephanie Eaton, Yefim Somin, Daniel Groom, Patience McStravick, and Paul Noonan in First Signal (2021)
When Air Force Space Command receives a signal from an alien satellite in Earth orbit an emergency meeting with the President reveals a government conspiracy. Written and directed by Mark Lund. Coming in 2020. Starring: Paul Noonan (General John Reager), Conor Timmis (Cedric Yonah), Wendy Hartman (President Helen Colton), Patience McStravick (Major Ellen Sampson) and Stephanie Eaton (National Security Advisor Elisabeth Seward). Director of Photography/Editor, Daniel Groom; Producer, Composer/Sound Mixer, Daniel Elek-Diamanta; Special Effects Supervisor, Adam Starr.
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When Air Force Space Command receives a signal from an alien satellite in Earth orbit an emergency meeting with the President reveals a government conspiracy.When Air Force Space Command receives a signal from an alien satellite in Earth orbit an emergency meeting with the President reveals a government conspiracy.When Air Force Space Command receives a signal from an alien satellite in Earth orbit an emergency meeting with the President reveals a government conspiracy.

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
10K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Mark Lund
  • Writer
    • Mark Lund
  • Stars
    • Paul Noonan
    • Conor Timmis
    • Wendy Hartman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mark Lund
  • Writer
    • Mark Lund
  • Stars
    • Paul Noonan
    • Conor Timmis
    • Wendy Hartman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 116User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 16 wins & 5 nominations

    Videos6

    First Signal Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:30
    First Signal Official Trailer
    The UAP Revelation
    Clip 0:54
    The UAP Revelation
    Interview with actor Conor Timmis (Cedric Yonah)
    Interview 32:25
    Interview with actor Conor Timmis (Cedric Yonah)
    Interview with actress Patience McStravick (Major Ellen Sampson)
    Interview 38:08
    Interview with actress Patience McStravick (Major Ellen Sampson)
    Interview with actress Wendy Hartman (President Helen Colton)
    Interview 25:15
    Interview with actress Wendy Hartman (President Helen Colton)
    Interview with actor Paul Noonan (General John Reager)
    Interview 36:20
    Interview with actor Paul Noonan (General John Reager)

    Photos48

    Aj Cvan, Glenn Pickering, Conor Timmis, Lindy Nettleton, Michael Anthony Coppola, David Afflick, Wendy Hartman, Chris Goodwin, Stephanie Eaton, Yefim Somin, Patience McStravick, and Paul Noonan in First Signal (2021)
    Wendy Hartman, Stephanie Eaton, Patience McStravick, and Paul Noonan in First Signal (2021)
    Patience McStravick in First Signal (2021)
    Wendy Hartman and Yefim Somin in First Signal (2021)
    Patience McStravick in First Signal (2021)
    Paul Noonan in First Signal (2021)
    First Signal (2021)
    Lindy Nettleton, Wendy Hartman, Stephanie Eaton, and Yefim Somin in First Signal (2021)
    Lindy Nettleton, Wendy Hartman, and Yefim Somin in First Signal (2021)
    First Signal (2021)
    Yefim Somin in First Signal (2021)
    Michael Anthony Coppola in First Signal (2021)

    Top cast

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    Paul Noonan
    Paul Noonan
    • General John Reageras General John Reager
    Conor Timmis
    Conor Timmis
    • Cedric Yonahas Cedric Yonah
    Wendy Hartman
    Wendy Hartman
    • President Helen Coltonas President Helen Colton
    Patience McStravick
    Patience McStravick
    • Major Ellen Sampsonas Major Ellen Sampson
    Stephanie Eaton
    • Elisabeth Sewardas Elisabeth Seward
    David Afflick
    David Afflick
    • William Solomon (Secret Service)as William Solomon (Secret Service)
    Jeff Bouffard
    Jeff Bouffard
    • Secret Service Agentas Secret Service Agent
    Michael Anthony Coppola
    Michael Anthony Coppola
    • Senator Paul Hadrianas Senator Paul Hadrian
    Aj Cvan
    • Secret Service Agentas Secret Service Agent
    Chris Goodwin
    Chris Goodwin
    • James Griffinas James Griffin
    David Matthew Jenkins
    David Matthew Jenkins
    • Secret Service Agentas Secret Service Agent
    Lindy Nettleton
    • Prime Minister Allison Colbyas Prime Minister Allison Colby
    Glenn Pickering
    • European Reporteras European Reporter
    Carissa Roy
    • Technicianas Technician
    Yefim Somin
    Yefim Somin
    • President Sergei Tupolovas President Sergei Tupolov
    Eli Ward
    • Secret Service Agentas Secret Service Agent
    John F. Kennedy
    John F. Kennedy
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Wernher von Braun
    Wernher von Braun
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Mark Lund
    • Writer
      • Mark Lund
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    Storyline

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    When Air Force Space Command receives a signal from an alien satellite in Earth orbit an emergency meeting with the President reveals a government conspiracy.
    nasaapollo 11moonspace programunited states5 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • An Alien Satellite. A Government Conspiracy.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • History
      • Sci-Fi
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Patience McStravick, who plays Major Ellen Sampson, served as the military consultant and technical advisor to First Signal specifically relating to the tactical movements of the Secret Service Agents, military uniforms and the variety of military protocols used throughout the film. McStravick served on Active Duty for the US Army as a Military Police Officer.
    • Quotes

      Cedric Yonah: I wonder what giant leap for mankind will be attained if you sign his order.

    User reviews116

    Review
    Top review
    3/10
    Low buget
    Felt I was watching a pirate copy of a film. Obviously low budget. Felt it could have been an amazing film if more money was pumped into it, and better actors. Sound needs massive improvement.
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    • carlopicassodecorators
    • May 18, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 26, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Blog
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • The Verve, Crowne Plaza, 1360 Worcester St, Natick, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production company
      • The Ashton Times
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $880
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $565
      • Mar 28, 2021
    • Gross worldwide
      • $880
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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