Absolon (2003): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Absolon is a 2003 sci-fi action film directed by David DeBartolomé, starring Ron Perlman as Murchison, Christopher Lambert and Kelly Brook. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $7,016 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- David DeBartolomé
- Original language
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English - Studio
- GFT Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Absolon About?
The premise of Absolon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in a near‑future world where a virus has infected everyone, survival depends on taking the drug Absolon. A single corporation controls the drug, led by Murchison. After a scientist researching the virus is found murdered, detective Norman Scott is assigned to investigate the crime and the power struggle surrounding the drug.
Absolon Themes & Keywords
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- virus
- post apocalypse
- jumping onto a truck
- jumping off a bridge
- punched in the face
- cell phone
- wrench
- trading card
- timer
- time lapse photography
- sunglasses
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- shower
- shot multiple times
- shot in the chest
- running for one's life
- rubber band
- respirator
- rain
- philosophy
- pharmaceutical company
- passionate kiss
- paper clip
- pandemic
- pain
- laboratory
- kicking in a door
- intercom
- injection
- hit with a shovel
- gunfight
- gun held to head
- grenade
- gas mask
- film starts with text
- falling to death
- falling from height
- eye
- encrypted disk
- eating an apple
- chemical structure
- broken neck
- bound with duct tape
- bomb
- biohazard sign
- arsenal
- ambulance
- nosebleed
- corrupt cop
- answering machine
Absolon Cast & Characters
Ron Perlman leads the cast as Murchison, with Christopher Lambert as Norman Scott and Kelly Brook as Claire. Directed by David DeBartolomé; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director David DeBartolomé
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Ron Perlman as Murchison -
Christopher Lambert as Norman Scott - Kelly Brook as Claire
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Lou Diamond Phillips as Walters
Also Starring in Absolon
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- Donald Burda Greer
- Neville Edwards Jackson
- Topaz Hasfal-Schou Davis
- Roberta Angelica Ruth
- Tre Smith Vasquez
Absolon Plot Summary
What happens in Absolon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 2010, a deadly virus sweeps the globe, killing half the population. A drug regimen called Absolon becomes mandatory for survival, controlled by a single dominant corporation led by Murchison, Ron Perlman. A corporate scientist who had been researching the virus is found murdered. Norman Scott, Christopher Lambert, the policeman assigned to the case, uncovers a conspiracy tied to the scientist’s work. He is given a partial dosage of the cure the scientist had been developing, but soon finds himself hunted by an assassination team. Scott goes on the run with Claire, Kelly Brook, a colleague of the murdered scientist, and they realize the killers are connected to Murchison.
Full summary
The whole story of Absolon, scene by scene
Absolon Box Office
Absolon grossed $7,016 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7K
- International
- $7K
Absolon Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Absolon.
How Well Do You Know Absolon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In what year does the story take place?
Cars in Absolon
20 cars on screen, including the 2002 Ford Explorer and the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria.
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2002 Ford Explorer Main role -
1993 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
2003 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser Important role
Absolon Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Το Αντίδοτο” and “Абсолон”.
- Also known as
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- Το Αντίδοτο
- Абсолон
- Absolon - Virus mortale
- Absolon - Vírus a jövőből
- אבסולון
- 압솔론
- 一级病毒
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Absolon FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Absolon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Absolon?
Absolon runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Absolon released?
Absolon was released on March 10, 2003.
Who directed Absolon?
Absolon was directed by David DeBartolomé.
Who is in the cast of Absolon?
Absolon stars Ron Perlman as Murchison, Christopher Lambert as Norman Scott and Kelly Brook as Claire, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Absolon make at the box office?
Absolon grossed $7,016 worldwide.
Does Absolon have a post-credit scene?
No. Absolon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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