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The Base (1999): Cast

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The Base is a 1999 action drama directed by Mark L. Lester, starring Tim Abell as Sgt. Michael S. Gammon, Paula Trickey and Mark Dacascos. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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The Base (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Mark L. Lester
Genres
Action , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Base About?

The premise of The Base without spoilers.

Major Murphy, a U.S. Army investigator, is tasked with exposing Sgt. Gammon, suspected of running a cocaine operation from his base. Partnering with Lt. Andrews, Murphy goes undercover to gather evidence, dismantle the drug network and discover how far the corruption extends up the chain of command, risking his career and safety in the process.

The Base Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • soldier
  • female soldier
  • female soldier knocked unconscious
  • explosion
  • 1990s
  • grenade launcher
  • pickup truck
  • exploding truck
  • exploding car
  • army base
  • major
  • u.s. army
+38 more
  • undercover
  • female topless nudity
  • strip club
  • greco roman wrestling
  • b movie
  • brutality
  • violence
  • m 16
  • pistol
  • blood
  • blood splatter
  • machine gun
  • training
  • desert
  • sand
  • military training
  • martial arts training
  • martial arts
  • mixed martial arts
  • capoeira
  • brawl
  • fistfight
  • axe fight
  • axe
  • disarming someone
  • roundhouse kick
  • commando mission
  • commando
  • one against many
  • one man army
  • die hard scenario
  • u.s. soldier
  • combat
  • hand to hand combat
  • kiss
  • sex in bed
  • sex
  • kissing while having sex
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Cast & crew

The Base Cast & Characters

Tim Abell leads the cast as Sgt. Michael S. Gammon, with Paula Trickey as Lt. Kelly Andrews and Mark Dacascos as Maj. John Murphy / Cpl. John Dalton. Directed by Mark L. Lester; 20 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Base

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From the director

More from Mark L. Lester

More films directed by Mark L. Lester: The Dragons of Camelot, Poseidon Rex, Groupie and Pterodactyl.

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Cars

Cars in The Base

16 cars on screen, including the AM General HMMWV M1043 and the 1977 Chevrolet C-20.

All 16 cars
  • AM General HMMWV M1043 in The Base AM General HMMWV M1043 Important role
  • 1977 Chevrolet C-20 in The Base 1977 Chevrolet C-20 Important role
  • Chrysler M48 'Patton' in The Base Chrysler M48 'Patton' Important role
  • 1964 Ford M151 A1 'MUTT' in The Base 1964 Ford M151 A1 'MUTT' Important role
Details

The Base Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Camp de base” and “El color del honor”.

Also known as
  • Camp de base
  • El color del honor
  • Base - tukikohta
  • L'honneur d'un soldat
  • I vasi
  • Kommandóbázis
  • La base - the base
  • A Base
  • База
  • La base
  • The Base - La base
  • הבסיס
+4 more
  • Baza
  • Базата
  • A Base - Desafiando o Perigo
  • Základna

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FAQ

The Base FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Base?

The Base runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Base released?

The Base was released on March 25, 1999.

Who directed The Base?

The Base was directed by Mark L. Lester.

More films by Mark L. Lester

Who is in the cast of The Base?

The Base stars Tim Abell as Sgt. Michael S. Gammon, Paula Trickey as Lt. Kelly Andrews and Mark Dacascos as Maj. John Murphy / Cpl. John Dalton, among 20 credited actors.

Does The Base have a post-credit scene?

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

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