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The Time Shifters

The Time Shifters

Science Fiction · Thriller · Action · 1999

Tom Merrick gets caught up in a time-traveling conspiracy and must set the timeline right before it is irrevocably altered.

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The Time Shifters

“If you could change the past would you?”

1999 Science Fiction · Thriller · Action 1h 28m

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5.8 / 10

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Tom Merrick gets caught up in a time-traveling conspiracy and must set the timeline right before it is irrevocably altered.

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Directed by

Mario Azzopardi

Written by

Gay Walch · Kurt Inderbitzin

Casper Van Dien

Casper Van Dien

Tom Merrick

Catherine Bell

Catherine Bell

Elizabeth Wintern

Theresa Saldana

Theresa Saldana

Cortez

Peter Outerbridge

Peter Outerbridge

Felder

Julian Richings

Julian Richings

Murray Trevor

Catherine Oxenberg

Catherine Oxenberg

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Lawrence Dane

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Put The Time Shifters 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 Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

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