The Philadelphia Experiment(1984)
“The experiment that should never have happened 41 years ago...is still going on.”
Overview
Based on an "actual event" that took place in 1943. About a US Navy Destroyer Escort that disappeared from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and sent two men 40 years into the future to 1984.
Director
Stewart Raffill
Studio
New Pictures Group
Budget
$9M
Revenue
$8M
Cast
Michael Paré
as David Herdeg
Nancy Allen
as Allison Hayes
Eric Christmas
as Dr. James Longstreet
Bobby Di Cicco
as Jim Parker
Louise Latham
as Pamela
Kene Holliday
as Major Clark
Joe Dorsey
as Sheriff Bates
Michael Currie
as Magnussen
Stephen Tobolowsky
as Barney
Gary Brockette
as Adjutant / Andrews
Debra Troyer
as Young Pamela
Miles McNamara
as Young Longstreet
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1984
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$9M
Box Office
$8M
Production Companies
New Pictures Group • New World Pictures • Cinema Group Ventures
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is The Philadelphia Experiment about?▼
Based on an "actual event" that took place in 1943. About a US Navy Destroyer Escort that disappeared from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and sent two men 40 years into the future to 1984.
Who directed The Philadelphia Experiment?▼
The Philadelphia Experiment was directed by Stewart Raffill and released in 1984. It is a science fiction, adventure, thriller film.
How long is The Philadelphia Experiment?▼
The Philadelphia Experiment has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in The Philadelphia Experiment?▼
The cast of The Philadelphia Experiment includes Michael Paré as David Herdeg, Nancy Allen as Allison Hayes, Eric Christmas as Dr. James Longstreet, Bobby Di Cicco as Jim Parker, Louise Latham as Pamela and more.
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