Bombshell (1997): Cast & Plot
Bombshell is a 1997 sci-fi thriller starring Henry Thomas as Buck, Brion James and Mädchen Amick. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bombshell About?
The premise of Bombshell without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Characters in a bio technological firm utilize nanotechnology (miniature, smart robots) to control others for their own good.
Bombshell Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- biotech sci fi
- drinking from a bottle
- miniskirt
- nanotechnology
- making faces
- video telephone
- wheelchair
- thrown through a window
- test tube
- some scenes in black and white
- animated sequence
- shot in the leg
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- shopping cart
- remote controlled toy helicopter
- news broadcast
- mask
- los angeles california
- lava lamp
- laboratory
- homeless man
- glove box
- futuristic car
- extreme close up
- explosion
- duct tape gag
- checking watch
- car crash test
- california flag
- bright color
- breast fondling
- american flag
- independent film
Bombshell Cast & Characters
Henry Thomas leads the cast as Buck, with Brion James as Donald and Mädchen Amick as Angeline.
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Henry Thomas as Buck -
Brion James as Donald - Mädchen Amick as Angeline
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Frank Whaley as Malcolm
Also Starring in Bombshell
· 24 more- Shawnee Smith Shelly
- James DuMont Dr. Braunmann
- Victoria Jackson Waitress
- David 'Shark' Fralick Buff
- Pamela Gidley Melinda Clark
- Martin Hewitt Adam
- Carole Ita White Carol
- David Packer Brad
- Bryan Clark Male News Anchor
- Camille Solari Nurse Scolari
- Michael McLafferty Cop No. 3
- Michael Jace Det. Jefferson
- Jim Lovelett Cop No. 1
- Art Chudabala Bewayne
- Michelangelo Kowalski Mailroom Clerk
- Ethan Wayne Cop No. 4
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- Shawn Southwick Female Newsreader
- Paul Wynne Director
- Kurt Woodruff Cameraman
- Robertson Dean Male Newsreader
- Alli Spotts Melissa Stora
- Billy Hoye P.A.
- Gina Angela Ritchie Cop No. 2
- Yelena Danova Disclaimer Cop
Bombshell Plot Summary
What happens in Bombshell from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the year 2011, a sophisticated Los Angeles company, Nanolabs, unveils a potential cancer cure in the form of nano-engines—tiny molecular machines designed to repair tissue cell by cell. The project is championed by Buck Hogan; a gifted scientist who begins to have serious doubts as his lab animals die. The profit-driven CEO, Donald, pushes ahead with human trials and glossy press conferences, brushing aside warnings about safety and ethics.
Full summary
The whole story of Bombshell, scene by scene
Bombshell Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bombshell.
How Well Do You Know Bombshell?
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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What is the name of the sophisticated Los Angeles company that unveils the nano-engine technology as a potential cancer cure?
Cars in Bombshell
12 cars on screen, including the Thunder Ranch Riot and the 1996 Mercury Sable.
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Thunder Ranch Riot Main role -
1996 Mercury Sable Important role -
1990 Pontiac Trans Sport Important role -
1991 Acura NSX Minor role
Bombshell Also Known As
Also known as “Взрывной эффект”.
- Also known as
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- Взрывной эффект
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Bombshell FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Bombshell, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bombshell?
Bombshell runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Bombshell released?
Bombshell was released on September 26, 1997.
Who is in the cast of Bombshell?
Bombshell stars Henry Thomas as Buck, Brion James as Donald and Mädchen Amick as Angeline, among 28 credited actors.
Does Bombshell have a post-credit scene?
No. Bombshell has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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