The Alternate (2000): Cast
The Alternate is a 2000 action thriller directed by Sam Firstenberg, starring John Beck as President Fallbrook, Eric Roberts and Michael Madsen. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Sam Firstenberg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Millennium Media
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Alternate About?
The premise of The Alternate without spoilers.
The President, suffering from plummeting public approval, is “kidnapped” at a charity event as part of a CIA black‑ops scheme to boost his ratings and generate publicity. The plan spirals when the team leader decides to keep the ransom for himself, forcing a rogue operative to challenge his betrayal.
The Alternate Cast & Characters
John Beck leads the cast as President Fallbrook, with Eric Roberts as The Replacement and Michael Madsen as Agent Briggs. Directed by Sam Firstenberg; 13 actors are credited in all.
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Director Sam Firstenberg
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John Beck as President Fallbrook -
Eric Roberts as The Replacement -
Michael Madsen as Agent Briggs - Ice-T as Agent Williams
Also Starring in The Alternate
· 9 more- Eliza Roberts Chief of Staff Donaldson
- Sven-Ole Thorsen Secret Service Agent
- Bryan Genesse The Leader
- Larry Manetti Agent Harris
- Robert Madrid Bullet Proof Glass Technician
- Brooke Theiss Mary
- Richard Steinmetz Swat Leader
- Heidi Jo Markel Reporter
- J. Cynthia Brooks Mrs. Fallbrook
Cars in The Alternate
14 cars on screen, including the 1990 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine and the 1980 Cadillac-Gage Ranger.
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1990 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine Minor role -
1980 Cadillac-Gage Ranger Minor role -
1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role -
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Minor role
The Alternate Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “The Replacement” and “Agent of Death”.
- Also known as
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- The Replacement
- Agent of Death
- El reemplazante
- The Replacement - Todeskommando Weißes Haus
- The Replacement - Todeskommando Weisses Haus
- Conspiración en la Casa Blanca
- Дублер
- 리플레이스먼트
- Zastępstwo
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The Alternate FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Alternate, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Alternate?
The Alternate runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Alternate released?
The Alternate was released on April 7, 2000.
Who directed The Alternate?
The Alternate was directed by Sam Firstenberg.
More films by Sam Firstenberg Who is in the cast of The Alternate?
The Alternate stars John Beck as President Fallbrook, Eric Roberts as The Replacement and Michael Madsen as Agent Briggs, among 13 credited actors.
Does The Alternate have a post-credit scene?
No. The Alternate has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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