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''Crossworlds'' is a 1996 science fiction film starring
Rutger Hauer Rutger Oelsen Hauer (; 23 January 1944 – 19 July 2019) was a Dutch actor. In 1999, he was named by the Dutch public as the Best Dutch Actor of the Century. Hauer's career began in 1969 with the title role in the Dutch television series ' ...
, Josh Charles,
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, Stuart Wilson and Jack Black, and directed by Krishna Rao. Special effects are by Digital Drama. The film was shot in
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, Lone Pine, and
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, California, USA.


Plot

College student Joe ( Josh Charles) is drawn into a battle to save the world from arch-enemy Ferris ( Stuart Wilson). Joe's
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just happens to be the key to a
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that opens doors to the Crossworlds, another
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. When Laura shows up to check on the key and Ferris' goons begin their assaults, they run to semi-retired adventurer A.T. (
Rutger Hauer Rutger Oelsen Hauer (; 23 January 1944 – 19 July 2019) was a Dutch actor. In 1999, he was named by the Dutch public as the Best Dutch Actor of the Century. Hauer's career began in 1969 with the title role in the Dutch television series ' ...
) for help and guidance.


Cast

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Rutger Hauer Rutger Oelsen Hauer (; 23 January 1944 – 19 July 2019) was a Dutch actor. In 1999, he was named by the Dutch public as the Best Dutch Actor of the Century. Hauer's career began in 1969 with the title role in the Dutch television series ' ...
as Alex "A.T." * Josh Charles as Joe "Seph" Talbot * Stuart Wilson as Ferris *
Andrea Roth Andrea Roth (born September 30, 1967) is a Canadian actress. She is perhaps best known for her roles as Janet Gavin, the wife of main character Tommy Gavin, on the FX television series '' Rescue Me'' (2004–2011), as Victoria Chase in ''The Co ...
as Laura *
Perry Anzilotti Perry Anzilotti (born December 11, 1959) is an American television and film actor. Early life and education Anzilotti was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He attended the University of Illinois at Chicago, and is also a graduate of the Cal ...
as Rebo * Richard McGregor as Stu * Jack Black as Steve *
Ellen Geer Ellen Ware Geer is an American actress, professor, and theatre director. Personal life Geer was born in New York City, the daughter of actors Herta Ware and Will Geer. Her father was best-known for playing Grandpa Zebulon "Zeb" Walton on ''Th ...
as Joe's Mom *
Beverly Johnson Beverly Ann Johnson (born October 13, 1952) is an American model, actress, singer, and businesswoman. Johnson rose to fame when she became the first African-American model to appear on the cover of American ''Vogue'' in August 1974. In 1975, Jo ...
as The Queen * Tony Ervolina as Joe's Dad * Michael Stadvec as Cop #1 * Michael Wiseman as Cop #2 *
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as The Dancer


Review

Creature Feature gave the movie 2 out of 5 stars, finding the low budget a detriment Stanely, J. (2000) Creature Feature #rd Edition


References


External links

* * 1990s science fiction action films 1996 fantasy films Paranormal films American science fiction action films Films about parallel universes Space adventure films 1996 films 1996 directorial debut films 1990s English-language films 1990s American films Films scored by Christophe Beck {{1990s-US-film-stub