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Sci-fi thriller

The Advanced Guard (1998): Cast

The Advanced Guard (1998) movie poster

The Advanced Guard is a 1998 sci-fi thriller directed by Peter Geiger, starring Isabella Hofmann as Harper, Alien Scientist, Jeff Kober and James Avery. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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The Advanced Guard (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Peter Geiger
Genres
Thriller , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Advanced Guard About?

The premise of The Advanced Guard without spoilers.

The alien invasion force lands on Earth, abducting a few humans for rigorous tests to see if they can become slaves. Harper, an experimenter, grows weary of her species’ endless conquests and begins to sympathize with the captives. As hope rises, the prisoners wonder if her change of heart can stop the fleet that is set to arrive in a few days.

The Advanced Guard Themes & Keywords

· 32 tags
  • alien invasion sci fi
  • alien invasion
  • female nudity
  • alien
  • test
  • android body
  • captive
  • outer space
  • phaser
  • security guard
  • insectoid alien
  • deception
+20 more
  • change of heart
  • pheromones
  • love interest
  • alien scientist
  • sympathetic alien
  • telepathy
  • human alien kiss
  • behavioral experiment
  • self destruct mechanism
  • escape attempt
  • murder
  • homeless man
  • enslavement
  • nude dancer
  • female topless nudity
  • body snatcher
  • explosion
  • alien abduction
  • pretending to be human
  • spaceship
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Cast & crew

The Advanced Guard Cast & Characters

Isabella Hofmann leads the cast as Harper, Alien Scientist, with Jeff Kober as Desmond, captive Red Neck and James Avery as Fred, Captive Security Guard. Directed by Peter Geiger; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Peter Geiger

More films directed by Peter Geiger: 40 Days and Nights and The Cold Equations.

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Details

The Advanced Guard Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “The Colony” and “Η Αποικία”.

Also known as
  • The Colony
  • Η Αποικία
  • Das Komitee
  • 地狱无门
  • Aniquilação

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FAQ

The Advanced Guard FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Advanced Guard, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Advanced Guard?

The Advanced Guard runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was The Advanced Guard released?

The Advanced Guard was released on March 21, 1998.

Who directed The Advanced Guard?

The Advanced Guard was directed by Peter Geiger.

More films by Peter Geiger

Who is in the cast of The Advanced Guard?

The Advanced Guard stars Isabella Hofmann as Harper, Alien Scientist, Jeff Kober as Desmond, captive Red Neck and James Avery as Fred, Captive Security Guard, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Advanced Guard have a post-credit scene?

No. The Advanced Guard has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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