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Zone 39

1996-05-04 · 95 min · ★ 5.6

Science Fiction

In a time of misery and fear two enemies come together to prevent an apocalypse conspired by their leaders. 40 years of war between the Federated Republics and the New Territories Union has taken its toll. The cities are overcrowded, farming land is riddled with unexploded mines -- and still there is no hope of peace. In this hostile, decaying world of the future on thing remains constant for Lieutenant Leo Megaw; his love for his pregnant wife. Her access to classified information makes her an increasing liability for the government. When she's ambushed, Leo is forced into exile. As a border patrolman on the isolated outpost of Zone 39, ordered to kill anyone that tries to cross the border, he comes to understand that ultimate catastrophe forced upon his world by his government. The real enemy is not looming across the border but standing right behind him. Now he must reach across the border into enemy territory and form an alliance to save his world.

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Directors
John Tatoulis
Production companies
Australian Film Finance Corporation, Media World Features
Countries
Australia, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Peter PhelpsPeter PhelpsLeo Megaw
Carolyn BockCarolyn BockAnne
William ZappaWilliam ZappaSharp
Bradley ByquarBoas
Alex MengletAlex MengletTito
Jeff KovskiPagett
Warwick SadlerWarwick SadlerSoldier #1
Simon WiltonSimon WiltonSoldier #2
Richard AspelRichard AspelSoldier #3
Bruno StepnellHandless Man
David TredinnickYoung Soldier
Terry CarterHustler #1
Russell FrostHustler #2
Steve FielderPilot
Simon HillSimon HillNTU Medic
Trevor WelshCrowd Controller #1
Chris KempCrowd Controller #2
Marcus LovettNTU Army Soldier
Jack FinstererJack FinstererCentral Officer
James BenedictMedic

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