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Wing Commander (1999)

11/03/1999 (LU)Science Fiction, Action, Adventure1h 40m
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At the edge of our universe, all hell is about to break loose.

Overview

In the mid-27th century, the Terran Confederation is at war with the vicious alien Kilrathi Empire. When the Kilrathi capture a crucial navigational device that could lead them to Earth, the Confederation’s only hope rests with a small group of young fighter pilots. Lieutenant Christopher Blair, along with his wingman Todd 'Maniac' Marshall and Commander Jeanette 'Angel' Deveraux, must intercept the alien fleet and prevent the destruction of mankind. Battling overwhelming odds and racing against time, they face not only external threats but also inner fears and rivalries as they fight to save Earth from annihilation.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. Freddie Prinze Jr.

      Freddie Prinze Jr.

      1st Lt. Christopher Blair

    2. Saffron Burrows

      Saffron Burrows

      Lt. Cmdr. 'Angel' Devereaux

    3. Matthew Lillard

      Matthew Lillard

      Lt. Todd 'Maniac' Marshall

    4. Tchéky Karyo

      Tchéky Karyo

      Cmmdre. James 'Paladin' Taggart

    5. Jürgen Prochnow

      Jürgen Prochnow

      Cdr. Paul Gerald

    6. David Suchet

      David Suchet

      Capt. Jason Sansky

    7. David Warner

      David Warner

      Admiral Geoffrey Tolwyn

    8. Ginny Holder

      Ginny Holder

      Lt. Rosie Forbes

    9. Hugh Quarshie

      Hugh Quarshie

      Lt. Obutu

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    A review by CinemaSerf

    5.0
    Written by CinemaSerf on Aug 28, 2023

    I love my old science fiction - it's the one area that Netflix/Amazon etc. never seem to cover properly - so I still tend to buy discs. Luckily I got this for under £5. I thought the cast looked ok, so figured it couldn't be that bad. The score is suitably galactic and the special effects are not too bad at all; but the acting is eclipsed only in naffness by the script. Freddie Prinze Jr & Matthew Lillard are a couple of relief pilots being sent to a battle cruiser in the middle of a war between Earth and the "Kilrathi" with a top secret message. Saffron Burrows joins in as their squadron lead...

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

    Budget$30,000,000.00

    Revenue$11,578,022.00

    Keywords

    • fight
    • pilot
    • space
    • based on video game
    • space opera
    • space carrier