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The Advanced Guard

The Advanced Guard

The enemy is forming. Let the invasion begin.

1998•1h 31m•3.4/10
Science FictionThrillerTV Movie

Ratings

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3.4/10(12)

A group of aliens arrive on Earth as part of an advance invasion force. Their mission is to kidnap a small sample of humans and run them through a series of rigorous tests to determine if they would make suitable slaves. Harper, one of the alien experimenters, has become frustrated with her planet's endless cycle of conquest and extermination and begins to feel some sympathy for her human captives. While the prisoners see a glimmer of hope in the compassionate alien, will it be any use in stopping the enormous attack fleet just a few days from Earth?

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Production

Trimark Pictures, Sci-Fi Channel, Syfy

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Isabella Hofmann

Isabella Hofmann

Harper, Alien Scientist

Eric Allan Kramer

Eric Allan Kramer

Brovo, Alien Goon

James Avery

James Avery

Fred, Captive Security Guard

Jeff Kober

Jeff Kober

Desmond, captive Red Neck

Michael Weatherly

Michael Weatherly

Kevin, Captive

John Prosky

John Prosky

Alpha the Alien Commander

Cristi Conaway

Cristi Conaway

Charley, Alien

Clare Salstrom

Laura, Captive

Jennifer O'Dell

Jennifer O'Dell

Girl (as Nonie Muse)

Robert Amico

Robert Amico

Homeless Man killed by Bravo

David Campbell

Cop 2

Michelle Davison

Ailene

David Jean Thomas

David Jean Thomas

Cop 1

James Sebastian

Man

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