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The Philadelphia Experiment (2012)
Director: Paul Ziller
Cast: Ryan Robbins, Nicholas Lea, Malcolm McDowell, Emilie Ullerup
Runtime85 min
RatingPG-13
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A secret government research project tries reviving the World War II "Philadelphia Experiment," which was an attempt to create a cloaking device to render warships invisible. When the experiment succeeds, it brings back the original ship (the Eldridge) that disappeared during the first test in 1943 - which brings death and destruction to the 21st century. It's up to the sole survivor of the first experiment and his granddaughter to stop it.
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The 2012 film 'The Philadelphia Experiment' directed by Paul Ziller received mixed reviews from critics. While the film's premise of reviving a WWII government experiment was intriguing, some found the execution to be uneven. However, the film has gained a dedicated cult following among fans of sci-fi and thriller genres, with a 5.3/10 rating on IMDb and a 35% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Fans of science fiction thrillers will appreciate the unique blend of time travel, government conspiracy, and high-stakes adventure in The Philadelphia Experiment (2012). Director Paul Ziller's film features strong performances from stars like Ryan Robbins and Nicholas Lea, as they navigate the consequences of a secret WWII experiment gone awry.
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The Philadelphia Experiment is a 2012 science fiction TV movie. It is directed by Paul Ziller and stars Michael Paré, Malcolm McDowell, Nicholas Lea, and Emilie Ullerup and is based on the urban legend of the Philadelphia Experiment. It is a remake of 1984 film of the same name, which also starred Paré.
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