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Sol 87 (2017): Cast

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Sol 87 is a 2017 short sci-fi film directed by Justin Kruse, starring James MacDonald as Commander James. It runs 10 minutes.

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Sol 87 (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
10 min
Director
Justin Kruse
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sol 87 About?

The premise of Sol 87 without spoilers.

In 2094, Commander James leads a mission above the Martian surface to create a detailed map of the planet. During the operation, one of his two robots, D.O.R. (Discovery Optical Relay), embarks on a solitary journey. The robot's exploration reveals unexpected details about Mars, presenting challenges and discoveries for the mission crew.

Sol 87 Themes & Keywords

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  • planet
  • detection
  • radar
  • scanner
  • desert
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Cast & crew

Sol 87 Cast & Characters

James MacDonald plays Commander James in Sol 87. Directed by Justin Kruse.

Videos

Sol 87 Videos

The featurette of Sol 87.

"Sol 87" - Martian Sci Fi Thriller

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FAQ

Sol 87 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sol 87, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sol 87?

Sol 87 runs 10 minutes.

When was Sol 87 released?

Sol 87 was released on April 27, 2017.

Who directed Sol 87?

Sol 87 was directed by Justin Kruse.

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Who is in the cast of Sol 87?

Sol 87 stars James MacDonald as Commander James.

Does Sol 87 have a post-credit scene?

No. Sol 87 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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