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Piège en plein ciel

Original title: Medusa's Child
  • TV Movie
  • 1997
  • Not Rated
  • 4h
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
508
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Vincent Spano, Lori Loughlin, and Gail O'Grady in Piège en plein ciel (1997)
ActionSci-FiThriller

Fuming over the departure of his wife Vivian and the cutting of his research funding, crazy nuclear scientist Rogers Henry constructs Medusa, a thermonuclear bomb capable of generating a con... Read allFuming over the departure of his wife Vivian and the cutting of his research funding, crazy nuclear scientist Rogers Henry constructs Medusa, a thermonuclear bomb capable of generating a continent-sized electro-magnetic pulse; such EMP could effectively destroy a computer-based s... Read allFuming over the departure of his wife Vivian and the cutting of his research funding, crazy nuclear scientist Rogers Henry constructs Medusa, a thermonuclear bomb capable of generating a continent-sized electro-magnetic pulse; such EMP could effectively destroy a computer-based society. He dupes Vivian into bringing it to the Pentagon to exact his final revenge on the... Read all

  • Director
    • Larry Shaw
  • Writers
    • John Nance
    • Ellen Weston
  • Stars
    • Vincent Spano
    • Lori Loughlin
    • Gail O'Grady
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    508
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Larry Shaw
    • Writers
      • John Nance
      • Ellen Weston
    • Stars
      • Vincent Spano
      • Lori Loughlin
      • Gail O'Grady
    • 14User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Vincent Spano
    Vincent Spano
    • Scott Nash
    Lori Loughlin
    Lori Loughlin
    • Dr. Linda McCoy
    Gail O'Grady
    Gail O'Grady
    • Vivian Henry
    Kevin Dillon
    Kevin Dillon
    • Jerry Carnel
    John Glover
    John Glover
    • Rogers Henry
    Danny Kamin
    Danny Kamin
    • Doc Hazzard
    • (as Daniel Kamin)
    Jack Coleman
    Jack Coleman
    • Dean Cooper
    Vyto Ruginis
    Vyto Ruginis
    • Defense Secretary Stanley Shapiro
    Ian Tracey
    Ian Tracey
    • Peter Cooke
    Bob Morrisey
    Bob Morrisey
    • F.B.I. Director
    Robert Wisden
    Robert Wisden
    David Kaye
    David Kaye
    • Anchor
    Belinda Metz
    Belinda Metz
    Tom Butler
    Tom Butler
    • General Alton
    Kevin McNulty
    Kevin McNulty
    Chris Noth
    Chris Noth
    • Tony DiStefano
    Martin Sheen
    Martin Sheen
    • U.S. President
    John Nance
    John Nance
    • Dr. Jenson
    • Director
      • Larry Shaw
    • Writers
      • John Nance
      • Ellen Weston
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews14

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    narya

    They don't come any better

    The movie really got my adrenalin pumped. It's high time that Vincent Spano got into the big league. His all Italian looks and charm pushed my button.

    I am dying to buy the DVD print of the series. I wish they would release it asap.
    dottie-2

    An excellent adaptation of the book.

    I really liked this movie. Even though they changed a few things from the book, they kept the suspense up and running. The casting was perfect and well acted. Especially Vincent Spano as the Captain. I would recommend this film to anyone, and I will buy a copy of the video when it is available.
    10elskootero

    Excellent! Absolutelty Spine-chillingly Excellent!!

    Saw this film for the first time about 10 minutes ago and was absolutely FLOORED!!! After the first 20 minutes, I said to myself....EH; Maybe a C+. Then, once Gail O'Grady's character got the thing ( I won't say what) on board and you learn what it is, I upgraded it to a B+. Then, a little more than an hour into it, I shouted aloud, "Eccumenical Effluvia", A+, and by the end, 2 hours later, it's final grade was A+++! Then, I come downstairs to see how much it is on Amazon, But neither they nor anyone else has it out yet!?!? Movie fans, SEE THIS ONE!!!!! It drags a tad in the first 20 minutes, but stay with it! You'll need Kidneys of cast iron... it's that good. You'll be glued to your seat!
    10quatermassandersen

    This is one of the reasons i watch movies.

    Medusas Child reminded me of why i watch movies in the first place, after so many mediocre and boring movies, this one was really quite special. Director Larry Shaw and everyone in the crew set a standard for those big time directors who surely are beaten by this superior thriller.

    The film had everything to offer, great suspense and intensity all throughout the 2h50min. It had fine performances from it`s entire cast, Spano, Sheen and Loughlin was especially fine and so was the extremely beautiful Gail 0`Grady, her beauty shines every time.

    This film is so good all the way through it surpasses Executive Decision(1996) in every aspect and I think that is a superior film as well.
    debbieesther

    Edge of the seat suspense

    Even though this teevee movie is as predictable as they come, the mad scientist, the fearless pilots, the smart, tough as nails, but beautiful broads, the foolish military leaders and the honest, human president, you won't be disappointed with the heart-stopping suspense, great special effects and above all, the dynamite acting.

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      Marya Delver's debut.
    • Goofs
      An underwater nuclear explosion would not cause an electromagnetic pulse (EMP). EMP occurs when the pressure wave from a high-altitude blast forces molecules in the upper atmosphere previously charged with electricity to discharge it. An underwater burst would also not produce a fireball above the surface but instead would produce an enormous cloud of water vapor.

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    • Release date
      • January 3, 2002 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Projet Médusa
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Columbia TriStar Television
      • Comsky Group
      • Mandalay Television
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    • Runtime
      • 4h(240 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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