Cast
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Maryam d'Abo
as Captain Jessie Teegs
Arye Gross
as Jack 'A1' Riley
Jeffrey Meek
as Villum, New Prisoner
Ricco Ross
as Tibuck, New Prisoner
Jeff Speakman
as McMasters
Thomas G. Waites
as Warden Andrews
Nicholas Worth
as Sullivan
Martin Kove
as Admiral Teegs
Joey Dedio
as Larden
Juan Pope
as Wilson (as J. Lamont Pope)
Tom Billett
as Neville
Shon Greenblatt
as Snapper
Cheryl Bartel
as Clarissa
Ira Heiden
as Dr. Teller
Kirk Pynchon
as Lieutenant
Crew
Director
- Robert Munic
Writer
- Joseph John Barmettler
- J. Reifel
Producer
- John Eyres
- Barnet Bain
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a science fiction narrative, Timelock explores potential technological and societal futures, raising important questions about humanity's place in the universe and our evolutionary trajectory. The film stands apart from other sci-fi works by presenting a vision that is both thought-provoking and visually distinctive.
Director Robert Munic brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1996, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Timelock took approximately 5 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 90 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 131 minutes long.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
- The costume department created over 323 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 4 weeks before filming began.
Historical Context
- In 1996, when this film was released:
- The end of the Cold War was reshaping global politics.
- Globalization was accelerating economic and cultural exchange.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: January 1, 1996
- Runtime: 1h 30m
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