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The Philadelphia Experiment (1984)

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Reviews Counted: 10

Fresh: 5

Rotten:5

Average Rating: 5.1/10

Runtime: 1 hr 41 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: In 1943, sailors David and Jim are conducting a series of radar experiments, when something goes awry, accidentally throwing the duo 40 years into the future. There they encounter Allison, who is... In 1943, sailors David and Jim are conducting a series of radar experiments, when something goes awry, accidentally throwing the duo 40 years into the future. There they encounter Allison, who is working on a similar project and willing to help them. But soon Jim finds his way back to the past, leaving David behind. And as he and Allison continue their research side by side, David begins to wonder if he wants to go back at all... [More]

Starring: Michael Paré, Nancy Allen, Eric Christmas, Bobby Di Cicco

Starring: Michael Paré, Nancy Allen, Eric Christmas, Bobby Di Cicco

Director: Stewart Raffill

Director: Stewart Raffill

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Sep 19, 2000

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One of the best science-fiction films of the 80s - up there with "RoboCop" and "2010"

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Emanuel Levy
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silly classic sci-fi

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Rich Cline
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Frank Swietek
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Didn't convince me.

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Shannon J. Harvey
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Weird urban legend. Over the top, but interesting.

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Robert Roten
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Enjoyable time-twisting B-movie.

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