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The Philadelphia Experiment
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The Philadelphia Experiment

1984-10-05 · 102 min · ★ 6.1

Science Fiction · Adventure · Thriller

Based on an "actual event" that took place in 1943. About a US Navy Destroyer Escort that disappeared from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and sent two men 40 years into the future to 1984.

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Directors
Stewart Raffill
Production companies
New Pictures Group, New World Pictures, Cinema Group Ventures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 9,000,000
Revenue
USD 8,103,330

Top Cast

Michael ParéMichael ParéDavid Herdeg
Nancy AllenNancy AllenAllison Hayes
Eric ChristmasEric ChristmasDr. James Longstreet
Bobby Di CiccoBobby Di CiccoJim Parker
Louise LathamLouise LathamPamela
Kene HollidayKene HollidayMajor Clark
Joe DorseyJoe DorseySheriff Bates
Michael CurrieMichael CurrieMagnussen
Stephen TobolowskyStephen TobolowskyBarney
Gary BrocketteAdjutant / Andrews
Debra TroyerYoung Pamela
Miles McNamaraMiles McNamaraYoung Longstreet
Ralph ManzaRalph ManzaOlder Jim
James EdgcombOfficer Boyer
Glenn MorshowerGlenn MorshowerMechanic
Rodney SaulsberryRodney SaulsberryDoctor
Vivian BrownMa Willis
Stephanie FaulknerTV Newscaster #1
Ed BakeyPa Willis
Michael VillaniMichael VillaniTV Newscaster #2

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