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The Advanced Guard
The Advanced Guard
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The Advanced Guard

1998
1h 31m
Science Fiction
Thriller
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1998

Runtime

1h 31m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Streaming

2
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Rent

3
Amazon Video
YouTube
Fandango At Home

Buy

3
Amazon Video
YouTube
Fandango At Home

Ads

3
Fandango at Home Free
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Tubi TV
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Storyline

"The enemy is forming. Let the invasion begin."

A group of aliens arrive on Earth as part of an advance invasion force. Their mission is to kidnap a small sample of humans and run them through a series of rigorous tests to determine if they would make suitable slaves. Harper, one of the alien experimenters, has become frustrated with her planet's endless cycle of conquest and extermination and begins to feel some sympathy for her human captives. While the prisoners see a glimmer of hope in the compassionate alien, will it be any use in stopping the enormous attack fleet just a few days from Earth?

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 31m
Mar 21, 1998
Languages
English
Director
Peter Geiger
Production
Trimark Pictures
Trimark Pictures
Sci-Fi Channel
Sci-Fi Channel
Syfy
Syfy
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

14 Cast Members

Isabella Hofmann

Isabella Hofmann

Harper, Alien Scientist

Eric Allan Kramer

Eric Allan Kramer

Brovo, Alien Goon

James Avery

James Avery

Fred, Captive Security Guard

Jeff Kober

Jeff Kober

Desmond, captive Red Neck

Michael Weatherly

Michael Weatherly

Kevin, Captive

John Prosky

John Prosky

Alpha the Alien Commander

Cristi Conaway

Cristi Conaway

Charley, Alien

Clare Salstrom

Laura, Captive

Jennifer O'Dell

Jennifer O'Dell

Girl (as Nonie Muse)

Robert Amico

Robert Amico

Homeless Man killed by Bravo

David Campbell

Cop 2

Michelle Davison

Ailene

David Jean Thomas

David Jean Thomas

Cop 1

James Sebastian

Man

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