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An action packed thrill ride! - Wing Commander
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Title: Wing Commander

Release Date: 11 Mar 1999

Runtime: 1h 40m

Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

Director: Wing Commander Productions, American Entertainment Investors, Digital Anvil, No Prisoners Productions, Origin Systems Inc., The Carousel Picture Company

Production Companies: Wing Commander Productions, American Entertainment Investors, Digital Anvil, No Prisoners Productions, Origin Systems Inc., The Carousel Picture Company

Overview: The Hollywood version of the popular video game series "Wing Commander". Unlike other video games to feature film transitions, series creator Chris Roberts was heavily involved in the film's creation. This is the story of Christopher Blair and Todd "Maniac" Marshall as they arrive at the Tiger Claw and are soon forced to stop a Kilrathi fleet heading towards Earth.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 4.8 (252 votes)

Cast

  • 1st Lt. Christopher Blair: Freddie Prinze Jr.
  • Lt. Cmdr. 'Angel' Devereaux: Saffron Burrows
  • Lt. Todd 'Maniac' Marshall: Matthew Lillard
  • Cmmdre. James 'Paladin' Taggart: Tchéky Karyo
  • Cdr. Paul Gerald: Jürgen Prochnow
  • Capt. Jason Sansky: David Suchet
  • Admiral Geoffrey Tolwyn: David Warner
  • Lt. Rosie Forbes: Ginny Holder
  • Lt. Obutu: Hugh Quarshie
  • Admiral Bill Wilson: Ken Bones
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