Asteroid(1997)
“The End Of The World Is Just Beginning.”
Overview
With the discovery of an incoming asteroid, the government of America formulate a plan to destroy it. When the plan fails, all the world can do is wait. The main impact zone is revealed to be Dallas, Texas. Generally, the plot follows the lives and reactions of several characters: an astronomer, her father, her son, two firefighters from Kansas, two young doctors in Dallas and the heads of the government agency in charge of the situation.
Director
Bradford May
Studio
Davis Entertainment
Budget
$20M
Cast
Michael Biehn
as FEMA Director Jack Wallach
Annabella Sciorra
as Dr. Lily McKee
Zachary Charles
as Elliot McKee
Don Franklin
as Ben Dodd
Carlos Gómez
as Adam Marquez
Michael Weatherly
as Dr. Matthew Rogers
Jensen Daggett
as Dr. Valerie Brennan
Anne-Marie Johnson
as Karen Dodd
Frank McRae
as Lloyd Morgan
Denis Arndt
as President
Anthony Zerbe
as Dr. Charles Napier
Christopher Murphy
as A.J.
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
English
Rating
5.8 / 10
Budget
$20M
Production Companies
Davis Entertainment • NBC
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Asteroid?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Asteroid (1997).
What is Asteroid about?▼
With the discovery of an incoming asteroid, the government of America formulate a plan to destroy it. When the plan fails, all the world can do is wait. The main impact zone is revealed to be Dallas, Texas. Generally, the plot follows the lives and reactions of several characters: an astronomer, her father, her son, two firefighters from Kansas, two young doctors in Dallas and the heads of the government agency in charge of the situation.
Who directed Asteroid?▼
Asteroid was directed by Bradford May and released in 1997. It is a action, science fiction, thriller, tv movie film.
How long is Asteroid?▼
Asteroid has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
Who stars in Asteroid?▼
The cast of Asteroid includes Michael Biehn as FEMA Director Jack Wallach, Annabella Sciorra as Dr. Lily McKee, Zachary Charles as Elliot McKee, Don Franklin as Ben Dodd, Carlos Gómez as Adam Marquez and more.
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