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Path of Destruction (2005): Cast & Plot

Path of Destruction (2005) movie poster

Path of Destruction is a 2005 action sci-fi film starring Franklin Dennis Jones as Colonel Thomas Miller, Danica McKellar and Chris Pratt. It runs 2 hours.

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Path of Destruction (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Genres
Action , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
Studio
Armored Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Path of Destruction About?

The premise of Path of Destruction without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A faulty nanotech experiment causes a massive explosion, sending dangerous nanoparticles into the stratosphere. The CEO blames ambitious reporter Katherine, who holds the only surviving evidence. As the particles spark storms threatening cities, Katherine and a scientist race to deliver proof to the government before the disaster spreads worldwide.

Path of Destruction Themes & Keywords

· 28 tags
  • arctic ocean
  • oil platform
  • newspaper reporter
  • scientific research
  • seattle washington
  • palmer alaska
  • meteorological station
  • weatherman
  • air force base
  • wallapa bay washington
  • car chase
  • nano technology
+16 more
  • u.s. military
  • air force colonel
  • helicopter crash
  • storm
  • seattle space needle
  • chinese character
  • nuclear missile
  • electromagnetic radiation
  • ejected from an airplane
  • bomb on plane
  • medal of honor
  • posthumous medal
  • explosion
  • reporter
  • disaster
  • nanotechnology
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Cast & crew

Path of Destruction Cast & Characters

Franklin Dennis Jones leads the cast as Colonel Thomas Miller, with Danica McKellar as Katherine Stern and Chris Pratt as Nathan McCain.

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Plot

Path of Destruction Plot Summary

What happens in Path of Destruction 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

A cloud of nanomachines is released into the atmosphere, forming a sprawling storm that begins to disintegrate anything it touches. The danger is clear and escalating, threatening not just a city but the entire planet if the storm grows unchecked. In response, Colonel Thomas Miller, [Franklin Dennis Jones], orders groups of fighter jets to engage the threat, but the aircrafts’ efforts fail to slow its advance.

Full summary

The whole story of Path of Destruction, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Path of Destruction?

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 source of the deadly storm threatening the planet?
Details

Path of Destruction Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Distruzione dal cielo” and “Spur der Verwüstung”.

Also known as
  • Distruzione dal cielo
  • Spur der Verwüstung
  • Cesta zničení
  • 저지먼트 데이: 지구붕괴
  • Senda de destrucción
  • Ścieżka zagłady
  • Уничтожение

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FAQ

Path of Destruction FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Path of Destruction, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Path of Destruction?

Path of Destruction runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Path of Destruction released?

Path of Destruction was released on September 24, 2005.

Who is in the cast of Path of Destruction?

Path of Destruction stars Franklin Dennis Jones as Colonel Thomas Miller, Danica McKellar as Katherine Stern and Chris Pratt as Nathan McCain, among 15 credited actors.

Does Path of Destruction have a post-credit scene?

No. Path of Destruction has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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