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Wing Commander

Wing Commander

At the edge of our universe, all hell is about to break loose.

19994.81h 40m

Overview

In the mid-27th century, the Terran Confederation is at war with the vicious alien Kilrathi Empire. When the Kilrathi capture a crucial navigational device that could lead them to Earth, the Confederation’s only hope rests with a small group of young fighter pilots. Lieutenant Christopher Blair, along with his wingman Todd 'Maniac' Marshall and Commander Jeanette 'Angel' Deveraux, must intercept the alien fleet and prevent the destruction of mankind. Battling overwhelming odds and racing against time, they face not only external threats but also inner fears and rivalries as they fight to save Earth from annihilation.

Directed by Christopher Roberts
Written by Christopher Roberts
Produced by Donna Burkons, Joseph Newton Cohen
Box OfficeBudget: $30.0MRevenue: $11.6M

Top Cast

Freddie Prinze Jr.

Freddie Prinze Jr.

1st Lt. Christopher Blair

Saffron Burrows

Saffron Burrows

Lt. Cmdr. 'Angel' Devereaux

Matthew Lillard

Matthew Lillard

Lt. Todd 'Maniac' Marshall

Tchéky Karyo

Tchéky Karyo

Cmmdre. James 'Paladin' Taggart

Jürgen Prochnow

Jürgen Prochnow

Cdr. Paul Gerald

David Suchet

David Suchet

Capt. Jason Sansky

David Warner

David Warner

Admiral Geoffrey Tolwyn

Ginny Holder

Ginny Holder

Lt. Rosie Forbes

Hugh Quarshie

Hugh Quarshie

Lt. Obutu

Ken Bones

Ken Bones

Admiral Bill Wilson

Themes & Keywords

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About Wing Commander

Wing Commander is a science fiction, action, adventure film released in 1999 exploring themes of fight, pilot, space, based on video game, space opera, space carrier. Directed by Christopher Roberts, it stars Freddie Prinze Jr., Saffron Burrows, Matthew Lillard. In the mid-27th century, the Terran Confederation is at war with the vicious alien Kilrathi Empire. When the Kilrathi capture a crucial navigational device that could lead them to Earth, the Confederation’s only hope rests with a small group of young fighter pilots. Lieutenant Christopher Blair, along with his wingman Todd 'Maniac' Marshall and Commander Jeanette 'Angel' Deveraux, must intercept the alien fleet and prevent the destruction of mankind. Battling overwhelming odds and racing against time, they face not only external threats but also inner fears and rivalries as they fight to save Earth from annihilation.

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