Time Under Fire (1997): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Time Under Fire is a 1997 action sci-fi film directed by Tripp Reed and Scott P. Levy, starring Jeff Fahey as Alan / John Deakins, Jack Coleman and Bryan Cranston. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Directors
- Tripp Reed and Scott P. Levy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Horizons
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Time Under Fire About?
The premise of Time Under Fire without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a U.S. submarine slips into a temporal rift, a covert task force is dispatched to investigate. Emerging in an alternate, dystopian United States ruled by a single dictator, they join forces with underground rebels to overthrow the oppressive regime.
Time Under Fire Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- dystopia
- dystopian sci fi
- actor playing multiple roles
- submarine
- rebel
- time travel
- soldier
- rebel camp
- rape
- female soldier
- bermuda triangle
- android
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- independent film
Where to Watch Time Under Fire
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Time Under Fire Cast & Characters
Jeff Fahey leads the cast as Alan / John Deakins, with Jack Coleman as Lance McCarthy and Bryan Cranston. Directed by Tripp Reed and Scott P. Levy; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Tripp Reed
- Co-director Scott P. Levy
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Jeff Fahey as Alan / John Deakins -
Jack Coleman as Lance McCarthy -
Bryan Cranston - Linda Hoffman as Marjorie
Also Starring in Time Under Fire
· 2 more- Richard Tyson Koda
- Ken Earl Sam Reeves
Time Under Fire Plot Summary
What happens in Time Under Fire from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1990, the naval submarine USS Alabama unexpectedly slips through a portal in the Bermuda Triangle and vanishes, only to resurface years later with Captain Alan Deakins claiming he traveled into the future. The navy dismisses his tale and confines him to a mental institution. A paranormal research organization led by Jack Coleman as Lance McCarthy funds a bold expedition to recreate the fateful accident and uncover the truth. A government official, Bryan Cranston as Charles Braddock, authorizes Jeff Fahey to mastermind Deakins’ breakout so he can join the mission. Before departure, Deakins visits his heartbroken wife Jeannie, who holds onto the fragile hope that he is still alive.
Full summary
The whole story of Time Under Fire, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Time Under Fire?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the paranormal researcher Lance McCarthy?
Cars in Time Under Fire
16 cars on screen, including the Chevrolet Step-Van P-30 and the 1994 Ford Escort.
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Chevrolet Step-Van P-30 Important role -
1994 Ford Escort Important role -
1983 GMC Jimmy Important role -
1992 Dodge Grand Caravan Minor role
Time Under Fire Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Beneath The Bermuda Triangle” and “瞄准南半球”.
- Also known as
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- Beneath The Bermuda Triangle
- 瞄准南半球
- Время под огнем
- Időcsapdában
- Podwodna misja
- Čas před explozí
- 寻梦的天堂
- 尋夢的天堂
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Time Under Fire FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Time Under Fire, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Time Under Fire?
Time Under Fire runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was Time Under Fire released?
Time Under Fire was released on November 12, 1997.
Who directed Time Under Fire?
Time Under Fire was directed by Tripp Reed and Scott P. Levy.
More films by Tripp Reed Who is in the cast of Time Under Fire?
Time Under Fire stars Jeff Fahey as Alan / John Deakins, Jack Coleman as Lance McCarthy and Bryan Cranston, among 6 credited actors.
Where can I watch Time Under Fire?
In the US, Time Under Fire is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does Time Under Fire have a post-credit scene?
No. Time Under Fire has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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