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Strategic Command

Strategic Command

Strategic Command

Strategic Command

40,000,000 lives at stake.

1997•1h 30m•

★5.0(23 ratings)

ThrillerActionDrama

Overview

Rick Harding is a former Marines officer, now working in the FBI as a chemical weapons designer. While packing up for the night, a group of armed soldiers led by wanted criminal Carlos Gruber, break into the FBI research lab. They steal large amounts of a newly created germ warfare chemical called Bromax-360, loosing two of their men in the process before escaping into the night.

Director

Writers

Sean McGinly, Tripp Reed

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Main Cast

Michael Dudikoff

Michael Dudikoff

Rick Harding

Richard Norton

Richard Norton

Carlos Gruber

Paul Winfield

Paul Winfield

Rowan

Amanda Wyss

Amanda Wyss

Michelle Harding

Jsu Garcia

Jsu Garcia

Captain Rattner

Robin Lange

Robin Lange

Lisa

Gina Mari

Gina Mari

Mira

Stephen Quadros

Stephen Quadros

Vlos

Tim Abell

Tim Abell

Dino

Warren Burton

Warren Burton

Colpart

Michael Cavanaugh

Michael Cavanaugh

Vice President Charles Baker

Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston

Phil Hertzberg

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Rick Jacobson
First Assistant Director: Michael Becker
Second Assistant Director: Edward O. Kosakoski
Second Second Assistant Director: David Joshua Smith
Second Second Assistant Director: Paul Bough

Writing

Writer: Sean McGinly
Writer: Tripp Reed

Production

Producer: Andrew Stevens
Executive Producer: Alan B. Bursteen
Producer: Ashok Amritraj
Casting Director: Larry Poindexter
Line Producer: William B. Steakley
Production Coordinator: Jennifer Steven

Music & Sound

Music: Eric Wurst
Music: David Wurst
Sound Designer: Bill Montei
Music Supervisor: Paul Di Franco
Sound Mixer: Arnold Braun
Boom Operator: Catherine Tanner

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Gary Graver
First Assistant Camera: James Wylie
Second Assistant Camera: Mary Kasparian
Steadicam Operator: Ron Baldwin
Camera Loader: Brian Knappenberger
Still Photographer: Janice Belson

Editing

Editor: Barry Zetlin
First Assistant Editor: Brian J. Cavanaugh
Colorist: Scott Ostrowsky

Art Direction

Production Design: Steve Ralph
Leadman: Christopher Poindexter
Set Dresser: Adriano Karasek
Set Dresser: Chris Herwegh
Set Dresser: Jon Moberg
Set Decoration: Gabriella Goor

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Gwen Lavery
Makeup Supervisor: Megan M. Johnson
Hair Supervisor: Megan M. Johnson
Makeup & Hair: Kirsten McFadden
Wardrobe Supervisor: Bridget Sweet
Wardrobe Assistant: Alejandra Mejía

Keywords

airplane hijacking

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "40,000,000 lives at stake."

#2

The runtime is 90 minutes (1h 30m).

#3

The film was directed by Rick Jacobson.

#4

The screenplay was written by Sean McGinly and Tripp Reed.

#5

Cinematography was handled by Gary Graver.

#6

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0120224.

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Rating

5.0/10

Mixed

23 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Strategic Command

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

16

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Cabin Fever Entertainment

Royal Oaks Entertainment Inc.