Asteroid
“The End Of The World Is Just Beginning.”
With the discovery of an incoming asteroid, the government of America formulate a plan to destroy it. When the plan fails, all the world can do is wait. The main impact zone is revealed to be Dallas, Texas. Generally, the plot follows the lives and reactions of several characters: an astronomer, her father, her son, two firefighters from Kansas, two young doctors in Dallas and the heads of the government agency in charge of the situation.
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About Asteroid
Asteroid is a 1997 English-language action, science fiction and thriller film directed by Bradford May. The cast is led by Michael Biehn, Annabella Sciorra, Zachary Charles. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings.
Asteroid was produced by Davis Entertainment and NBC and made in United States of America. It was released on February 16, 1997, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Bradford May
- Writers
- Robbyn Burger, Scott Sturgeon
- Release date
- February 16, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $20 million
- Production
- Davis Entertainment, NBC
Asteroid cast & crew
Asteroid was directed by Bradford May and written by Robbyn Burger and Scott Sturgeon.
The cast features Michael Biehn as FEMA Director Jack Wallach, Annabella Sciorra as Dr. Lily McKee, Zachary Charles as Elliot McKee, Don Franklin as Ben Dodd, Carlos Gómez as Adam Marquez, and Michael Weatherly as Dr. Matthew Rogers.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Shirley Walker, cinematography is by Thomas Del Ruth, and it was produced by Phil Margo and Donna Ebbs.
Is Asteroid worth watching?
Asteroid holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 50 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, science fiction, and thriller, Asteroid is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Asteroid
Michael Biehn
FEMA Director Jack Wallach
Annabella Sciorra
Dr. Lily McKee
Zachary Charles
Elliot McKee
Don Franklin
Ben Dodd
Carlos Gómez
Adam Marquez
Michael Weatherly
Dr. Matthew Rogers
Jensen Daggett
Dr. Valerie Brennan
Anne-Marie Johnson
Karen Dodd
Frank McRae
Lloyd Morgan
Denis Arndt
President
Anthony Zerbe
Dr. Charles Napier
Christopher Murphy
A.J.
Asteroid — FAQs
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▸What language is Asteroid in?
Asteroid is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Asteroid?
Asteroid runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is Asteroid rated?
Asteroid is rated PG. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 50 ratings.
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