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Universal Soldiers (2007): Cast & Plot

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Universal Soldiers is a 2007 sci-fi thriller directed by Griff Furst, starring Rick Malambri as Lt. Ash, Randy Mulkey and Justin Jones. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Universal Soldiers (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Griff Furst
Genres
Sci-Fi , Thriller , Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Universal Soldiers About?

The premise of Universal Soldiers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

On a remote, undisclosed island, a clandestine U.S. government program attempts to engineer genetically modified super‑soldiers. When the unstable test subjects break free from their containment cells, they unleash violent havoc, forcing the remaining personnel to confront the monstrous, amplified warriors they created.

Universal Soldiers Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • genetic
  • escape
  • cgi
  • cyborg
  • shootout
  • soldier
  • major
  • lieutenant
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Cast & crew

Universal Soldiers Cast & Characters

Rick Malambri leads the cast as Lt. Ash, with Randy Mulkey as Major Clifton and Justin Jones as Professor Mueller. Directed by Griff Furst; 12 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Universal Soldiers

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From the director

More from Griff Furst

More films directed by Griff Furst: Nightmare Shark, Starve, Ragin Cajun Redneck Gators and Ghost Shark.

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Plot

Universal Soldiers Plot Summary

What happens in Universal Soldiers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On a remote island laboratory, the United States government launches a bold program to create genetically modified cybernetic supersoldiers—designed to push human limits beyond conventional warfare. Lt. Ash Rick Malambri leads a Marines unit tasked with containing the project, but an unexpected earthquake ruptures containment and sets the test subjects loose, turning the island into a perilous chessboard where humans are hunted by a rapidly evolving threat. As the crisis unfolds, the squad must navigate a minefield of fear, duty, and conflicting ideas about how best to survive and stop the rampage.

Full summary

The whole story of Universal Soldiers, scene by scene

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Videos

Universal Soldiers Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Universal Soldiers.

Universal Soldiers Trailer 2007
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Universal Soldiers?

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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Who leads the Marine unit tasked with containing the experiment?

Details

Universal Soldiers Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Universal Soldiers (2007)” and “再造战士”.

Also known as
  • Universal Soldiers (2007)
  • 再造战士
  • Universal Soldiers: Cyborg Islands
  • Universal Soldiers - Sie sind größer, besser, stärker
  • Tökéletes katonák
  • חיילים אוניברסלים
  • 특수부대 사이보그 솔저
  • Универсальные солдаты
  • 新金鋼戰士

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FAQ

Universal Soldiers FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Universal Soldiers?

Universal Soldiers runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Universal Soldiers released?

Universal Soldiers was released on August 7, 2007.

Who directed Universal Soldiers?

Universal Soldiers was directed by Griff Furst.

More films by Griff Furst

Who is in the cast of Universal Soldiers?

Universal Soldiers stars Rick Malambri as Lt. Ash, Randy Mulkey as Major Clifton and Justin Jones as Professor Mueller, among 12 credited actors.

Does Universal Soldiers have a post-credit scene?

No. Universal Soldiers has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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