The Philadelphia Experiment

1984

The Philadelphia Experiment

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This interesting sci-fi adventure (named and adapted from a widely-reported incident in 1942 about a battleship that supposedly disappeared with all its crew) begins in 1943 on a naval destroyer where strange experiments are being enacted. Something goes wrong and the ship and two crewmen are sent forty nine years into the future. They then try to solve the mystery of how they got there and how they can get home. In the meantime, one of the soldiers falls in love.

Cast

Michael Paré
as David
Nancy Allen
as Allison
Bobby Di Cicco
as Jim
Eric Christmas
as Longstreet
Kene Holliday
as Maj. Clark
Louise Latham
as Pamela
Joe Dorsey
as Sheriff Bates
Linda Francis
Michael Currie
as Magnusson
Stephen Tobolowsky
as Barney
Charles Hall
as Commander
Cate Praggastis
Gary Brockette
as Adjutant Andrews
Debra Troyer
as Young Pamela
Miles McNamara
as Young Longstreet
Ralph Manza
as Older Jim
James Edgcomb
as Officer Boyer
Glenn Morshower
as Mechanic
Rodney Saulsberry
as Doctor
Vivian Brown
as Ma Willis
Ed Bakey
as Pa Willis
Vaughn Armstrong
as Cowboy
Bill Smillie
as Evangelist
Lawrence Lott
as Technician
Stephen O'Reilly
as Punk Rocker
Clayton Wilcox
as Transvestite
Pat Dasko
as Dry Wells Newscaster
Pamela Brull
as Doris
Richard Jewkes
as Technician
Michael Rudd
as Truck Driver
Mary Lois Grantham
as Mrs. Waite
Stephanie Faulkner
as Newscaster No.1
Rick Schrand
as Mandell
Brent E. Laing
as Radar Technician
Bill Smille
as Evangelist
Patrick de Santis
as Jim
Michael Ruud
as Truck Driver
Andrew McCartney
as Technician
Charles H. Bisharat
as Commander
Robin Krieger
as X-ray Technician
Andrew R. Nuzzo
as Generator Technician
Joe Moore
as Commander's Buddy
Raymond Kowalski
as Radio Technician
Don Dolan
as Driver
Tony Farrell
as Bandleader
Andrew Bracken
as Crazed Sailor
Rudy Daniels
as Policeman
Gilbert Girion
as Policeman
Sharon Doss
as Violet
Jay Bernard
as Engineer
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Audience Reviews for The Philadelphia Experiment

  • Jul 17, 2013
    Likeable little sci-fi, love story thing.
    Marcus W Super Reviewer
  • Aug 03, 2011
    Highly enjoyable adventure which is supposedly based on the real events of 1943 involving the USS Eldridge. Of course there is no evidence to support the stories but the spooky possibility of it all is still fun to think about and actually adds to the films enjoyment. Yes it looks pretty kooky now with lots of errors and dodgy effects but like many old films that's part of the fun. Actually the effects for the time vortex aren't too bad and the shots of the vortex hole in the sky with lots of swirling cloud around it are quite good still. The acting is very basic and hokey with chief of cheese Mr Pare and one of the Queens of the 80's Nancy Allen both in a very soppy love plot. Lots of military types running around being ordered by lots of scientist types in white coats...its all very cute. Its really the perfect boys own adventure with a love interest, daring heroism, mystery and a happy ending which can't fail to make you smile..it will also make you wanna jump through time vortexes too.
    Phil H Super Reviewer
  • Oct 21, 2009
    As sci-fi goes, it's a very good "what if" story which doesn't try to do anything too flashy.
    Angela A Super Reviewer
  • Sep 08, 2007
    The book was great. Also, I grew up in Charleston, SC, and in one scene, Charlie Hall, a local newscaster, has a few lines as a captain. Great movie.
    April N Super Reviewer
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