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Exploding Sun (2013): Cast

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Exploding Sun is a 2013 sci-fi film directed by Michael Robison, starring Bruce Dinsmore as Peter Roebling, Julia Ormond and David James Elliott. It runs 2 hours 54 minutes.

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Exploding Sun (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 54m (174 min)
Director
Michael Robison
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Exploding Sun About?

The premise of Exploding Sun without spoilers.

A historic space launch goes awry when a solar storm threatens the planet. The Roebling Clipper, the first trans-lunar passenger ship equipped with advanced scalar engines, is carrying a diverse group including the First Lady, a space entrepreneur, a doctor, a pilot, and a lottery winner. During its maiden voyage around the Moon, a massive solar flare triggers a cosmic-ray burst, sending the ship hurtling out of Earth’s orbit and directly toward the sun. A desperate race against time begins to avert a catastrophe.

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Cast & crew

Exploding Sun Cast & Characters

Bruce Dinsmore leads the cast as Peter Roebling, with Julia Ormond as Joan Elias and David James Elliott as Don Wincroft. Directed by Michael Robison; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Michael Robison

More films directed by Michael Robison, best-rated first: An Unexpected Valentine, Holiday Crashers, A Novel Noel and Family Practice Mysteries: Coming Home.

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Videos

Exploding Sun Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Exploding Sun - Trailer
  • Trailer Exploding Sun Trailer
Cars

Cars in Exploding Sun

14 cars on screen, including the 1981 Ford F-Series and the 1974 Ford Pinto.

All 14 cars
  • 1981 Ford F-Series in Exploding Sun 1981 Ford F-Series Important role
  • 1974 Ford Pinto in Exploding Sun 1974 Ford Pinto Important role
  • 2007 Chevrolet Suburban in Exploding Sun 2007 Chevrolet Suburban Minor role
  • 2000 Lincoln LS in Exploding Sun 2000 Lincoln LS Minor role
Details

Exploding Sun Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Shockwave” and “Solar Storm”.

Also known as
  • Shockwave
  • Solar Storm
  • Jordens undergång - Exploding Sun
  • Взорванное Солнце
  • Explosión Solar
  • Eksplozja słońca
  • Räjähtävä aurinko
  • Підірване сонце
  • Smrtící Slunce
  • Sončna nevihta
  • 烈日风暴
  • อุบัติการณ์หลุดห้วงจักรวาล

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FAQ

Exploding Sun FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Exploding Sun, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Exploding Sun?

Exploding Sun runs 2 hours 54 minutes (174 minutes).

When was Exploding Sun released?

Exploding Sun was released on February 9, 2013.

Who directed Exploding Sun?

Exploding Sun was directed by Michael Robison.

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Who is in the cast of Exploding Sun?

Exploding Sun stars Bruce Dinsmore as Peter Roebling, Julia Ormond as Joan Elias and David James Elliott as Don Wincroft, among 14 credited actors.

Does Exploding Sun have a post-credit scene?

No. Exploding Sun has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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