The Cold Equations (1996): Cast
The Cold Equations is a 1996 action thriller directed by Peter Geiger, starring Billy Campbell as John Barton, Daniel Roebuck and Albert Hall. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Peter Geiger
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Alliance Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Cold Equations About?
The premise of The Cold Equations without spoilers.
Lieutenant John Barton is tasked with delivering a life‑saving vaccine to a remote mining colony. During the flight he discovers Lee, a stowaway, whose extra weight threatens the limited fuel needed for the mission. Command orders her jettisoned, but Lee resists, forcing Barton to confront a grim choice between mission success and a human life.
The Cold Equations Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- trapped in space
The Cold Equations Cast & Characters
Billy Campbell leads the cast as John Barton, with Daniel Roebuck as Mitch and Albert Hall as Captain Keynes. Directed by Peter Geiger; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Geiger
- Billy Campbell as John Barton
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Daniel Roebuck as Mitch -
Albert Hall as Captain Keynes - William R. Moses as Adrian Cross
Also Starring in The Cold Equations
· 5 more- John Prosky Markham
- Poppy Montgomery Lee Cross
- Heidi Swedberg Board Member
- Nicki Micheaux Ground Controller
- Derk Cheetwood Corporal
More from Peter Geiger
More films directed by Peter Geiger: 40 Days and Nights and The Advanced Guard.
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The Cold Equations FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Cold Equations, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Cold Equations?
The Cold Equations runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was The Cold Equations released?
The Cold Equations was released on December 7, 1996.
Who directed The Cold Equations?
The Cold Equations was directed by Peter Geiger.
More films by Peter Geiger Who is in the cast of The Cold Equations?
The Cold Equations stars Billy Campbell as John Barton, Daniel Roebuck as Mitch and Albert Hall as Captain Keynes, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Cold Equations have a post-credit scene?
No. The Cold Equations has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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