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The Advanced Guard
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The Advanced Guard

1998-03-21 · 91 min · ★ 4.0

Science Fiction · Thriller · TV Movie

A group of aliens arrive on Earth as part of an advance invasion force. Their mission is to kidnap a small sample of humans and run them through a series of rigorous tests to determine if they would make suitable slaves. Harper, one of the alien experimenters, has become frustrated with her planet's endless cycle of conquest and extermination and begins to feel some sympathy for her human captives. While the prisoners see a glimmer of hope in the compassionate alien, will it be any use in stopping the enormous attack fleet just a few days from Earth?

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Directors
Peter Geiger
Production companies
Trimark Pictures, Sci-Fi Channel, Syfy
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Isabella HofmannIsabella HofmannHarper, Alien Scientist
Eric Allan KramerEric Allan KramerBrovo, Alien Goon
James AveryJames AveryFred, Captive Security Guard
Jeff KoberJeff KoberDesmond, captive Red Neck
Michael WeatherlyMichael WeatherlyKevin, Captive
John ProskyJohn ProskyAlpha the Alien Commander
Cristi ConawayCristi ConawayCharley, Alien
Clare SalstromLaura, Captive
Jennifer O'DellJennifer O'DellGirl (as Nonie Muse)
Robert AmicoRobert AmicoHomeless Man killed by Bravo
David CampbellCop 2
Michelle DavisonAilene
David Jean ThomasDavid Jean ThomasCop 1
James SebastianMan

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