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Warning Sign

1985·Movie·R·99 min·5.9(77)

Modern man. Science has given him the ultimate power to create new forms of life. But with that power comes overwhelming responsibility...and danger.

An accident occurs in an ultra-secret government biological weapons laboratory spreading a sinister bacteria.

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About Warning Sign

Warning Sign is a 1985 English-language drama, science fiction and thriller film directed by Hal Barwood. The cast is led by Sam Waterston, Kathleen Quinlan, Yaphet Kotto. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Warning Sign was produced by 20th Century Fox and SLM Production Group and made in United States of America. It was released on August 23, 1985, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.

Director
Hal Barwood
Writers
Hal Barwood, Matthew Robbins
Release date
August 23, 1985
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$2 million
Production
20th Century Fox, SLM Production Group
#zombie#biological warfare#catastrophe#virus

Warning Sign cast & crew

Warning Sign was directed by Hal Barwood and written by Hal Barwood and Matthew Robbins.

The cast features Sam Waterston as Cal Morse, Kathleen Quinlan as Joanie Morse, Yaphet Kotto as Major Connolly, Jeffrey DeMunn as Dr. Dan Fairchild, Richard Dysart as Dr. Nielsen, and G.W. Bailey as Tom Schmidt.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Craig Safan, cinematography is by Dean Cundey, and it was produced by Hal Barwood and Jim Bloom.

Is Warning Sign worth watching?

Warning Sign holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 77 ratings, a more divisive drama films.

At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, science fiction, and thriller, Warning Sign is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Warning Sign

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Cast of Warning Sign

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

Cal Morse

Kathleen Quinlan

Kathleen Quinlan

Joanie Morse

Yaphet Kotto

Yaphet Kotto

Major Connolly

Jeffrey DeMunn

Jeffrey DeMunn

Dr. Dan Fairchild

Richard Dysart

Richard Dysart

Dr. Nielsen

G.W. Bailey

G.W. Bailey

Tom Schmidt

Jerry Hardin

Jerry Hardin

Vic Flint

Rick Rossovich

Rick Rossovich

Bob

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Cynthia Carle

Dana

Scott Paulin

Scott Paulin

Captain Walston

Kavi Raz

Kavi Raz

Dr. Ramesh Kapoor

Keith Szarabajka

Keith Szarabajka

Tippett

Warning Sign — FAQs

Where can I watch Warning Sign in United States?

Warning Sign is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Warning Sign in?

Warning Sign is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Warning Sign?

Warning Sign runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).

What is Warning Sign rated?

Warning Sign is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 77 ratings.

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