Aftershock
“In the future, the only law is force and the only hope comes from beyond the stars”
Synopsis
An alien visits Earth during World War III, learns English by absorbing a dictionary, and meets good and bad earthlings.
Top Cast
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James Lew
Mr. James
John Saxon
Oliver Quinn
Elizabeth Kaitan
Sabina
Matthias Hues
Cassidy
Michael Standing
Gruber
Jay Roberts Jr.
Willie
Chris DeRose
Brandt
Deanna Oliver
Dancer
Russ Tamblyn
Hank Franklin
Michael Berryman
Queen
Chuck Jeffreys
Danny Girrard
Christopher Mitchum
Col. Slater
Richard Lynch
Commander Eastern
Bob Schott
Queen's opponent
Al Leong
Fighter (uncredited)
Gerald Okamura
Fighter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Harris
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Standing
- Original Score
- Kevin Klingler, Bob Mamet
- Original Title
- Aftershock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Spectrum Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Harris
Michael Standing
Kevin Klingler, Bob Mamet
Howard Heard
Roy McAree, Michael Scordino
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Harris
Director
James Lew
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Standing
Writer
Roy McAree
Producer
Howard Heard
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Sci-Fi Cinema in the 1990s
Science fiction movies from the nineties (1990-1999), including TV movies as well as stand-alone mini-series. This list uses a fairly strict definition of science fiction, and therefore does not include most films that deal with fantasy, the supernatural, or super heroes. Films that fall more under the umbrella of horror (like a lot of zombie and pandemic films) have also been omitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aftershock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Aftershock about?
An alien visits Earth during World War III, learns English by absorbing a dictionary, and meets good and bad earthlings.
Who directed Aftershock?
Aftershock was directed by Frank Harris.
Who stars in Aftershock?
The principal cast of Aftershock includes James Lew, John Saxon, Elizabeth Kaitan, Matthias Hues, Michael Standing.
When was Aftershock released and how long is it?
Aftershock was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Aftershock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Aftershock was composed by Kevin Klingler, Bob Mamet.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Aftershock?
Aftershock holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).