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The Photon Effect

The Photon Effect

2010•1h 42m•2.5/10
Science Fiction

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2.5/10(2)

During a freak accident involving an experimental microwave antenna, two tower engineers gain superhuman abilities. While the powers they gain are similiar, the paths they decide to take are not. Derek Powers wants to use his abilities to help others and to uncover the truth behind Randall Communications Incorporated (RCI), the company who designed the antenna. Meanwhile, Jay Powers secretly becomes part of the experiments performed by RCI, whose lead scientist, Tina Viccarini, is a former love interest of Jay. This series of events ultimately leads to the birth of a new superhero and supervillian.

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Production

Alpha Dog Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Dan Poole

Dan Poole

Derek Powers

Derek Minter

Jay Powers

Brian Razzino

Bob Chase

Ariana Almajan

Ariana Almajan

Tina Viccarini

Alex Baker

Kelly Hammond

Uriah Moore

Destroy

Douglas S. Adams

Damage

Dave Ehrman

Deny

Matt Holder

Deny / Security Officer 2

Johnny Ferdosi

Degrade

James Kinstle

Degrade

Steve Lichtenstein

Steve Lichtenstein

Dr. Lou Fisher

Frank B. Moorman

Ed Dennison

David Toothe

Bruce

Pete Rattigan

Dave

Mitchell Paschall

Kevin

Tom Howard

Dr. Warren

Chris Cotillo

RCI Security Guard

Lauren White

TV Reporter

Jim Gray

Security Officer 1

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