Spectral (2016) Thriller Sci-Fi Mystery Action Adventure
Spectral (2016) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 6.3/10
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Spectral Plot Synopsis:
Civil Unrest in the European country of Moldova has US forces engaging the insurgents however there is a new threat who has decided both are their enemy. This new threat resides in an alternative spectrum that makes them invisible to the naked eye and instant death to anyone confronting them. Locals believe they are Spirits of War but others believe they are superior arms technology fabricated by the Moldova government..
Director Nic Mathieu"s Spectral (2016) is a Netflix Original movie available to stream right now. Melding sci-fi thriller in a very action-oriented way, this film looks to mix up the tired old way we perceive films like this. When you watch the movie trailer, you feel like it should be a horror movie but when you watch it, you see why it is not. James Badge Dale, Emily Mortimer, and Bruce Greenwood star in Spectral.
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Spectral Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2016 (more 2016 movies)
Country: United States, Hungary
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Spectral Release Dates Netflix: Dec 09, 2016
Writers: Ian Fried, Nic Mathieu, George Nolfi
Producers: Udi Nedivi, Guy Riedel, Jillian Share, Thomas Tull
Editors: Jason Ballantine
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Spectral Plot Synopsis:
Civil Unrest in the European country of Moldova has US forces engaging the insurgents however there is a new threat who has decided both are their enemy. This new threat resides in an alternative spectrum that makes them invisible to the naked eye and instant death to anyone confronting them. Locals believe they are Spirits of War but others believe they are superior arms technology fabricated by the Moldova government..
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Spectral (2016) Cast (Click to Expand)
Spectral Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| James Badge Dale | ... | Clyne |
| Emily Mortimer | ... | Fran Madison |
| Bruce Greenwood | ... | General Orland |
| Max Martini | ... | Capt. Sessions |
| Cory Hardrict | ... | Alessio |
| Clayne Crawford | ... | Sgt. Toll |
| Gonzalo Menendez | ... | Captain Marco Cabrera |
| Ursula Parker | ... | Sari |
| Aaron Serban | ... | Bogdan |
| Stephen Root | ... | Dr. Mindala |
| Jimmy Akingbola | ... | Sgt. Steve McFadden |
| Tsogbaatar Batzorig | ... | Weapons Engineer |
| Mike Bodie | ... | Efrem (as Michael Bodie) |
| Philip Bulcock | ... | Sgt. Chris Davis |
| Miklós Bányai | ... | Benson |
| Brian Caspe | ... | Outpost Tech |
| Peter J. Chaffey | ... | Jackson |
| James D. Dever | ... | Sgt. Robin |
| Declan Hannigan | ... | Hayden |
| Thomas Kelly | ... | DoD Executive |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- James Badge Dale (b. May 1, 1978) – Clyne
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Badgett Dale | Badge Dale - Emily Mortimer (b. December 1, 1971) – Fran Madison
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Bruce Greenwood (b. August 12, 1956) – General Orland
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m) - Max Martini (b. December 11, 1969) – Capt. Sessions
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 0¾" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Max Dunne | Max Margolin | Max Martin | Maximilian Martini | Maximillian Martini | Maxmillian Martini - Cory Hardrict (b. November 9, 1979) – Alessio
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Corey Hardrict | Cory C. Hardrict - Clayne Crawford (b. April 20, 1978) – Sgt. Toll
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Joey Crawford | William Westhoven - Gonzalo Menendez (b. November 8, 1971) – Captain Marco Cabrera
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Ursula Parker – Sari
- Aaron Serban – Bogdan
- Stephen Root (b. November 17, 1951) – Dr. Mindala
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Steve Root - Jimmy Akingbola (b. November 30, 1977) – Sgt. Steve McFadden
Also known as: Jimmy 'Mr. Nice' Akingbola - Tsogbaatar Batzorig – Weapons Engineer
- Mike Bodie – Efrem (as Michael Bodie)
Also known as: Michael Bodie - Philip Bulcock (b. November 30, 1969) – Sgt. Chris Davis
- Miklós Bányai (b. March 10, 1985) – Benson
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 11¼" (1.81 m)
Also known as: Miklos Banyai
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