Summary
His high school teacher issues an ultimatum: turn in a science project or flunk. So Mike Harlan scavenges a military base's junk pile for a suitable gizmo. He finds one... and unwittingly unleashes the awesome power and energy of the unknown. Twisted dimensions. Time warps. A fantastic realm where the past, present, and future collide in a whirling vortex of startling adventure and superlative special effects.
Details
Release Date: August 9, 1985
Runtime: 94 minutes
Genres: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 6.2/10 (154 votes)
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Cast
John Stockwell
Michael Harlan
Danielle von Zerneck
Ellie Sawyer
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Vince Latello
Raphael Sbarge
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Richard Masur
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Barry Corbin
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Dennis Hopper
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Jackson Bostwick
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Robert DoQui
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Michael Berryman
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Pamela Springsteen
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Frank Welker
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Dawna Lee Heising
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Al Leong
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Gerald Okamura
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