ABSOLON (2003)

MORGAN'S RATING

In a bleak and violent future world, humanity is on the verge of extinction. Our survival is in the hands of a ruthless corporation, bent on controlling what is left of the population. In its darkest hours, humankind's greatest hope lies with one man, Norman Scott, but even he can't live forever.

Christopher Lambert (Norman Scott), Lou Diamond Phillips (Walters), Kelly Brook (Claire), Ron Perlman (Murchison), Roberta Angelica (Ruth), Neville Edwards (Jackson), Tre Smith (Vasquez), James Kidnie (Doc), Topaz Hasfal-Schou (Agent Davis), Donald Burda (Greer), Graham Kartna (Young David), Adam Bramble (Old David), Sarah Plommer (WJD Technician), Neil Foster (Dr. Reyna), Vanessa Winton (Sara), Christopher Redman (Haywood), Stewart Arnott (Dr. Stewart), Frank Nakashima (Doctor), Barry Lavender (Tramp), Jonathan Watton (Man on Phone), Mike Forler (Police Tech), John Nightingale (Talk Show Host), Debbie Stoddard (Paramedic), Genny Iannucci (Screaming Woman), Ted Ludzik (Cop).

THEY CONTROL US ALL.

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

DIRECTOR: David Barto. WRITER: Brad Mirman. PRODUCERS: Jamie Brown, Gary Howsam and Richard Rionda Del Castro. ASSOCIATE PRODUCER: Patricia Eberle. CO-PRODUCERS: Juan Montilla Eslava and Lewin Webb. ORIGINAL MUSIC: Gary Kortinoff and Howie Bernstein (song "Absolon theme"). DISTRIBUTOR: Lions Gate Distribution.

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FACTS

"Yeah, it's as bad as it sounds." -- David Cornelius, Amazing Colossal Website

RELEASE DATE: August 23rd, 2003 (USA) (TELEVISION PREMIERE) DVD RELEASE DATE: December 16th, 2003 (USA) BUDGET: $8 million (USA)