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The Philadelphia Experiment

The Philadelphia Experiment

Science Fiction · Adventure · Thriller · 1984

Based on an "actual event" that took place in 1943. About a US Navy Destroyer Escort that disappeared from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and sent two men 40 years into the future to 1984.

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The Philadelphia Experiment

“The experiment that should never have happened 41 years ago...is still going on.”

1984 Science Fiction · Adventure · Thriller 1h 42m

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6.1 / 10

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Based on an "actual event" that took place in 1943. About a US Navy Destroyer Escort that disappeared from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and sent two men 40 years into the future to 1984.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Stewart Raffill

Written by

William Gray · Michael Janover · Don Jakoby · Wallace C. Bennett

Michael Paré

Michael Paré

David Herdeg

Nancy Allen

Nancy Allen

Allison Hayes

Eric Christmas

Eric Christmas

Dr. James Longstreet

Bobby Di Cicco

Bobby Di Cicco

Jim Parker

Louise Latham

Louise Latham

Pamela

Kene Holliday

Kene Holliday

Major Clark

J

Joe Dorsey

Sheriff Bates

Court is in session

Put The Philadelphia Experiment on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.