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Warhead (1996): Cast

Warhead (1996) movie poster

Warhead is a 1996 action thriller directed by Mark Roper, starring Jamie Bartlett as Wilson, Todd Jensen and Frank Zagarino. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Warhead (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Mark Roper
Genres
Thriller , Action
Original language
English
Studio
Nu Image
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Warhead About?

The premise of Warhead without spoilers.

A redemption‑driven effort unfolds when terrorists seize an American nuclear missile site and threaten to launch the missiles at Washington. They demand the President resign immediately and $1 billion be placed in a Swiss account within eight hours, sparking a high‑stakes race against time.

Warhead Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • time bomb
  • the white house washington d.c.
  • american
  • group
  • missile
  • nuclear missile
  • terrorist
  • father daughter relationship
  • self sacrifice
  • computer cracker
  • car bomb
  • held at gunpoint
+38 more
  • cell phone
  • ice rink
  • babe scientist
  • scientist
  • death
  • murder
  • knife
  • disguise
  • shot in the head
  • shot in the back
  • shot to death
  • shot in the chest
  • falling from height
  • revenge
  • tracking device
  • airplane
  • bridge
  • abandoned mine
  • farm
  • gun fu
  • stylized violence
  • wisecrack humor
  • mixed martial arts
  • brawl
  • tough girl
  • jet ski
  • sole black character dies cliche
  • rocket launcher
  • shotgun
  • pistol
  • rifle
  • deception
  • betrayal
  • ambush
  • silencer
  • freeze frame
  • greenhouse
  • assassination attempt
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Cast & crew

Warhead Cast & Characters

Jamie Bartlett leads the cast as Wilson, with Todd Jensen as Tom Lansdale and Frank Zagarino as Jack Tannen. Directed by Mark Roper; 28 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Warhead

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From the director

More from Mark Roper

More films directed by Mark Roper: Nature Unleashed: Volcano, Sea Wolf: The Pirate’s Curse, Nature Unleashed: Avalanche and Marines.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in Warhead

10 cars on screen, including the Bedford J5 and the 1978 BMW 7 E23.

All 10 cars
  • Bedford J5 in Warhead Bedford J5 Minor role
  • 1978 BMW 7 E23 in Warhead 1978 BMW 7 E23 Minor role
  • 1981 Ford F-Series in Warhead 1981 Ford F-Series Minor role
  • Jeep CJ-5 in Warhead Jeep CJ-5 Minor role
Details

Warhead Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Боеголовка” and “Alerta nuclear”.

Also known as
  • Боеголовка
  • Alerta nuclear
  • Os Senhores da Guerra
  • W szachu
  • Nálož
  • Menace nucléaire
  • Бойна глава
  • Robbanófejek
  • 워헤드

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FAQ

Warhead FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Warhead?

Warhead runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Warhead released?

Warhead was released on May 22, 1996.

Who directed Warhead?

Warhead was directed by Mark Roper.

More films by Mark Roper

Who is in the cast of Warhead?

Warhead stars Jamie Bartlett as Wilson, Todd Jensen as Tom Lansdale and Frank Zagarino as Jack Tannen, among 28 credited actors.

Does Warhead have a post-credit scene?

No. Warhead has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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