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The Philadelphia Experiment

2012-07-27 · 85 min · ★ 4.8

Adventure · Science Fiction · Thriller · Mystery

A secret government research project tries reviving the World War II "Philadelphia Experiment," which was an attempt to create a cloaking device to render warships invisible. When the experiment succeeds, it brings back the original ship (the Eldridge) that disappeared during the first test in 1943 - which brings death and destruction to the 21st century. It's up to the sole survivor of the first experiment and his granddaughter to stop it.

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Directors
Paul Ziller
Production companies
Syfy, CineTel Films, Rainbow Pictures, Movie Central
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ryan RobbinsRyan RobbinsRichard Falkner
Nicholas LeaNicholas LeaBill Gardner
Malcolm McDowellMalcolm McDowellMorton Salinger
Emilie UllerupEmilie UllerupMolly Gardener
Michael ParéMichael ParéHagan
Lauro David Chartrand-DelValleLauro David Chartrand-DelValleDriver
Gina HoldenGina HoldenKatheryn Moore
John ReardonJohn ReardonCarl Reed
Allison HossackAllison HossackLena

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