Specimen
Synopsis
After his grandmother's death, 24-year-old Mike Hillary sets off in search of who he thinks is his real father. Little does he suspect the real scenario: his late mother was impregnated by aliens, and now they've sent someone down to bring back their "specimen"--dead or alive.
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Mark-Paul Gosselaar
Mike Hillary
Douglas O'Keeffe
Eleven
Ingrid Kavelaars
Jessica Randall
Andrew Jackson
Sixty-Six
David Nerman
Sheriff Jimmy Masterson
Michelle Johnson
Sarah
Marc Donato
Mike Hillary - Age 8
Carmelina Lamanna
Carol Hillary
Mark Lutz
Blaine Masterson
Grant Nickalls
Scott
Bryan J. Thomas
Manny
Jared Durand
James
Robert Weiss
Deputy Larson
Dennis O'Connor
Grandpa Vern
Jennifer Higgin
Grandma June
Kevin Zegers
Bart
Peter Graham
Desk Clerk
Tim MacMenamin
Firefighter #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Bradshaw
- Screenplay & Story
- John Bradshaw, Sheldon Inkol, Damian Lee, Lauren McLaughlin
- Original Score
- Gowan
- Original Title
- Specimen
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Bradshaw
John Bradshaw, Sheldon Inkol, Damian Lee, Lauren McLaughlin
Gowan
Russ Goozee
Department Leadership Roster
John Bradshaw
Director
Gowan
Original Music Composer
Russ Goozee
Director of Photography
John Bradshaw
Writer
Sheldon Inkol
Writer
Damian Lee
Writer
Lauren McLaughlin
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About Specimen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Specimen about?
After his grandmother's death, 24-year-old Mike Hillary sets off in search of who he thinks is his real father. Little does he suspect the real scenario: his late mother was impregnated by aliens, and now they've sent someone down to bring back their "specimen"--dead or alive.
Who directed Specimen?
Specimen was directed by John Bradshaw.
Who stars in Specimen?
The principal cast of Specimen includes Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Douglas O'Keeffe, Ingrid Kavelaars, Andrew Jackson, David Nerman.
When was Specimen released and how long is it?
Specimen was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Specimen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Specimen was composed by Gowan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Specimen?
Specimen holds official age classifications: CA: R.