The Philadelphia Experiment
“Past and present collide”
Synopsis
A secret government research project tries reviving the World War II "Philadelphia Experiment," which was an attempt to create a cloaking device to render warships invisible. When the experiment succeeds, it brings back the original ship (the Eldridge) that disappeared during the first test in 1943 - which brings death and destruction to the 21st century. It's up to the sole survivor of the first experiment and his granddaughter to stop it.
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The Philadelphia Experiment - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 24, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Ziller
- Screenplay & Story
- Andy Briggs, David Sanderson
- Original Score
- Michael Neilson
- Original Title
- The Philadelphia Experiment
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Syfy, CineTel Films, Rainbow Pictures, Movie Central
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Ziller
Andy Briggs, David Sanderson
Michael Neilson
Michael C. Blundell, Ryan McMaster
Christopher A. Smith
John Prince, Tom Berry, Lisa M. Hansen, Paul Hertzberg
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Ziller
Director
John Prince
Producer
Patricia Hargreaves
Costume Design
Andy Briggs
Writer
Lauro David Chartrand-DelValle
Stunt Coordinator
Christopher A. Smith
Editor
Michael C. Blundell
Director of Photography
Francois Latremoille
Visual Effects Supervisor
Bob Bottieri
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Philadelphia Experiment
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What is The Philadelphia Experiment about?
A secret government research project tries reviving the World War II "Philadelphia Experiment," which was an attempt to create a cloaking device to render warships invisible. When the experiment succeeds, it brings back the original ship (the Eldridge) that disappeared during the first test in 1943 - which brings death and destruction to the 21st century. It's up to the sole survivor of the first experiment and his granddaughter to stop it.
Who directed The Philadelphia Experiment?
The Philadelphia Experiment was directed by Paul Ziller.
Who stars in The Philadelphia Experiment?
The principal cast of The Philadelphia Experiment includes Ryan Robbins, Nicholas Lea, Malcolm McDowell, Emilie Ullerup, Michael Paré.
When was The Philadelphia Experiment released and how long is it?
The Philadelphia Experiment was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Philadelphia Experiment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Philadelphia Experiment was composed by Michael Neilson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Philadelphia Experiment?
The Philadelphia Experiment holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).