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Pandora's Clock

  • TV Mini Series
  • 1996
  • PG-13
  • 2h 56m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
795
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Richard Dean Anderson, Jane Leeves, and Robert Guillaume in Pandora's Clock (1996)
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A man infected with a deadly virus boards Quantum Airlines flight 66 in Frankfurt, Germany. The US government must stop the plane before it lands at JFK International Airport.A man infected with a deadly virus boards Quantum Airlines flight 66 in Frankfurt, Germany. The US government must stop the plane before it lands at JFK International Airport.A man infected with a deadly virus boards Quantum Airlines flight 66 in Frankfurt, Germany. The US government must stop the plane before it lands at JFK International Airport.

  • Stars
    • Richard Dean Anderson
    • Daphne Zuniga
    • Jane Leeves
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    795
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Richard Dean Anderson
      • Daphne Zuniga
      • Jane Leeves
    • 15User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Richard Dean Anderson
    Richard Dean Anderson
    • Capt. James Holland
    • 1996
    Daphne Zuniga
    Daphne Zuniga
    • Dr. Roni Sanders
    • 1996
    Jane Leeves
    Jane Leeves
    • Rachel Sherwood
    • 1996
    Richard Lawson
    Richard Lawson
    • Capt. Daniel Robb
    • 1996
    Stephen Root
    Stephen Root
    • Mark Hastings
    • 1996
    Tim Grimm
    • CIA Agent Steve Ellis
    • 1996
    Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann
    • President
    • 1996
    Robert Guillaume
    Robert Guillaume
    • Ambassador Lee Lancaster
    • 1996
    Robert Loggia
    Robert Loggia
    • CIA Director Jonathan Roth
    • 1996
    Jerry Hardin
    Jerry Hardin
    • Rev. Garson Wilson
    • 1996
    Kurt Fuller
    Kurt Fuller
    • Chet Walters
    • 1996
    Jennifer Savidge
    Jennifer Savidge
    • Barb Rollins
    • 1996
    Kate Hodge
    Kate Hodge
    • Brenda Hopkins
    • 1996
    Scott Bryce
    Scott Bryce
    • Keith Erickson
    • 1996
    Penny Peyser
    Penny Peyser
    • Lisa Erickson
    • 1996
    Wolf Muser
    Wolf Muser
    • Dr. Zeitner
    • 1996
    Vladimir Kulich
    Vladimir Kulich
    • Yuri
    • 1996
    Ross Shafer
    • 1996
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    spongepineapples

    Great

    I have never seen a better film in my entire life. Great suspense, interesting throughout and its definitely recommended by me. Anyone considering watching/renting/buying must definitely do so as it is too good to miss out. The film was of spectacular standard. Pity about the subtitles on some scenes as partially sighted people may have difficulty reading these but other wise an all together great film. I got a bit confused about the ending but that may be because i was making a drink at the same time so it may be understandable!!!!!

    Execelent film A***** Chloe Hill
    SRollins-2

    Really good movie

    I really enjoyed watching this. It gripped me throughout and was quite believable. Good plot, interesting characters, and great pace.

    My only quibble would be that there was a bit of over-the-top in a couple of scenes. Also, there was much material that could have been expanded on. While the close of the movie does provoke much thought, there was much that could have been added (though it would have required another hour or two) in political matters, but that's simply my preference.

    All in all, a great movie. I only wish my VCR had been running.
    Petey-10

    Pretty good

    The passengers and the crew are in danger when they find out that a dangerous virus is in the airplane.They can't land because the virus must stay inside of the airplane.Some people are ready to shoot the plane down.Richard "MacGyver"Dean Anderson plays the captain James Holland in this thrilling TV movie.He does a great job in his part.There are also Daphne Zuniga you may remember from Melrose Place and Jane Leeves from Frasier.They all do a good job.Pandora's Clock keeps the suspense on all the time.Sure it's not a masterpiece, you should avoid this if you're expecting it to be one.But it is worth seeing if you like these kind of things.If you do I'm sure you won't get disappointed.
    RLARKT199

    available on DVD in Hong Kong

    On a recent trip to Hong Kong,i was able to purchase a DVD copy of this good film. The DVD region code was for all regions. So i have no problem playing this DVD in Canada. This film has an excellent cast and plenty of action to keep the viewer glued to the television set. Filmed in Germany,it starts out with a laboratory experimenting with illegal virus from Russia. One of the laboratory employee's gets infected,leaves the laboratory,attempts to steal a car,causing the driver,after a fight,to get infected. He boards the plane,possibly infecting other passengers. Britain,Canada,all other European countries refuse to let the plane land in their countries. Now the C.I.A. gets involved,a cover-up is in the plans,it is suggested the plane be blown up,killing everyone on it. A doctor,working with the C.I.A. discovers the plot,which keeps this film going till the end. I am quite surprise this film in not available on DVD here in Canada or the U.S.A. People who have the internet could probably purchase the DVD from one of the Hong Kong DVD online shops.On 12/feb/2008,this DVD was supposed to be released on DVD in Canada and the U.S.A. Well,it never happened,no explanation was given,all web sites I tried to order it from,stated,out of release,on order. Two of the web-sites I ordered it from,cancel the order,as for Amazon,I canceled the order.
    Annie-37

    Really really good.

    I loved it. It was really well made, and it was great suspense throughout. The actors did a great job, and I highly recommend it.

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    • Trivia
      The Boeing 747-230B used in the movie had flown for Condor, Korean Air, and finally Nationair before being broken up after the filming of Pandora's Clock.
    • Goofs
      The beginning of the movie shows exterior scenes of a 747-400 which is correct because the cockpit scenes are 747-400. However, the rest of the movie shows exterior shots of a 747-100 or 747-200.
    • Quotes

      CIA Director Jonathan Roth: [Roth's corollary to Newton's law] Bodies in motion tend to stay in motion. Bodies at rest tend to be left behind.

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    • Release date
      • November 10, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Doomsday Virus
    • Filming locations
      • Seattle, Washington, USA
    • Production companies
      • Citadel Entertainment
      • Comsky Group
      • NBC Enterprises
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 56m(176 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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