Detonator

• Director: David S. Jackson
• AMG Rating:
• Genre: Action
• Movie Type: Action Thriller
• Themes: Train Rides, Race Against Time, Terrorism
• Main Cast: Pierce Brosnan, Christopher Lee, Alexandra Paul, Patrick Stewart
• Release Year: 1993
• Country: UK
• Run Time: 100 minutes

Plot

"They're the toughest anti-terrorist strike force in the world. But they've never faced an enemy like this." The "they" mentioned in the ad copy for Death Train are headed by Pierce Brosnan. The enemy is rogue Russian general Christopher Lee, who has stolen two nuclear bombs, intending to hold the world for ransom. The bombs are placed on two trains, which are then engaged in a breakneck race by the general via remote control. Things really get dangerous when one of the trains is hijacked! Alexandra Paul and Patrick Stewart also star in this middling actioner, which manages to stir up suspense only during the climactic detonation sequence. Originally titled Alastair MacLean's Death Train when it premiered over the USA Cable Network on April 14, 1993, the film was retitled Detonator for its theatrical release. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

John Abineri - Leitzig; Bill Bailey - G.N.N. Newscaster; Jay Benedict - Halloran; Ron Berglas - Roger Flint; Pierce Brosnan - Mike Graham; William Devane; Scott Garrison - Brent; Terence Hardiman - German Commander; Bill Leadbitter - Rosie; Christopher Lee - General Benin; Ted Levine - Alex Tierney; Lorrie Marlow - Yolanda; Vili Matula - Sigi; Alexandra Paul - Sabrina Carver; Clarke Peters - Whitlock; Patrick Stewart - Malcolm Philpott; Nick D'Avirro - Rodenko; Vida Jerman - German Doctor; Daniel Stewart - Tretyak; Ranko Zidaric - Pilot; Zvonimir Zoricic - Dispatcher; Peter Musgrave; Damir Saban - Hospital Guard

Credit

Richard Pagano - Casting, Debi Manwiller - Casting, Sharon Bialy - Casting, Rebecca Howard - Casting, David S. Jackson - Director, Eric Boyd-Perkins - Editor, Trevor Jones - Composer (Music Score), Ivica Rajkovic - Camera Operator, Martyn Hebert - Production Designer, Peter Snell - Producer, Marijan Karoglan - Special Effects, Gerry Crampton - Stunts, Alistair MacLean - Book Author

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