Velocity Trap (1997)

Velocity Trap (1997)
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In this sci-fi adventure, an honest cop is given an assignment that will supposedly keep him out of trouble, but it soon lands him in a maelstrom of deadly danger. In the year 2150, the economic needs of most people on Earth and the surrounding galaxy are satisfied by on-line exchanges, but a sudden and dramatic wave of electronic crime creates a new demand for cash. As a result, the Federal Banking Ship USF Atlantic regularly ferries $40 billion in paper money from Earth to mining outposts on other planets. When policeman Raymond Stokes (Olivier Gruner) is framed by corrupt colleagues, he is forced to take a security assignment aboard the Atlantic, where Capt. Fenner (Bruce Weitz) and navigator Beth Sheffield (Alicia Coppola) do not go out of their way to make Stokes welcome. But what originally seemed like busy-work for Stokes turns out to be a life-and-death challenge, when a team of interstellar pirates attempts to board the Atlantic and steal their cargo, as a 600 million ton asteroid hurtles through space heading straight for the ship. Velocity Trap also stars Craig Wasson, Ken Olandt, Victor Love, and former child star Moosie Drier. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Olivier GrunerBruce Weitz, (more)
Director(s):
Phillip J. Roth
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Velocity Trap

In this sci-fi adventure, an honest cop is given an assignment that will supposedly keep him out of trouble, but it soon lands him in a maelstrom of deadly danger. In the year 2150, the economic needs of most people on Earth and the surrounding galaxy are satisfied by on-line exchanges, but a sudden and dramatic wave of electronic crime creates a new demand for cash. As a result, the Federal Banking Ship USF Atlantic regularly ferries $40 billion in paper money from Earth to mining outposts on other planets. When policeman Raymond Stokes (Olivier Gruner) is framed by corrupt colleagues, he is forced to take a security assignment aboard the Atlantic, where Capt. Fenner (Bruce Weitz) and navigator Beth Sheffield (Alicia Coppola) do not go out of their way to make Stokes welcome. But what originally seemed like busy-work for Stokes turns out to be a life-and-death challenge, when a team of interstellar pirates attempts to board the Atlantic and steal their cargo, as a 600 million ton asteroid hurtles through space heading straight for the ship. Velocity Trap also stars Craig Wasson, Ken Olandt, Victor Love, and former child star Moosie Drier. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
89 mins

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Director(s):
Phillip J. Roth
Writer(s):
Phillip J. RothPatrick Phillips
Producer(s):
Ken OlandtElizabeth WeintraubPhillip J. Roth
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Violence)
Categories:
Sci-Fi & FantasyAction / Adventure
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Richard K.

I remember watching this on Sci-fi once, then when I watched it again it was a fresh reminder. If you love B sci-fi movies, then this will definitely float your boat. I really enjoyed watching it, even though the acting was so crappy even I could pick it out and the props were about as real looking as a picaso, but it these kinds of movies just appeal to me for some reason. You like B movies, pick it up, otherwise save yourself the pain of B-ness.

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Adam B.

Not the best movie ever but it's got it's good points. A nice sci-fi ish story theme for the whole family. I must admit there was one part I figured was "a typical movie moment" where I knew what would happen, and it DIDN'T! I was shocked, good move for the film writers.

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