Descent
“When the world goes up in flames, they have nowhere to go but down.”
Synopsis
When cracks in the Earth's crust large enough to swallow a city block appear, a team of scientists must go deep into the Earth to find a way to stop the destruction.
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DESCENT Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 12, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry Cunningham
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Konyves
- Original Score
- Sean Murray
- Original Title
- Descent
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Lionsgate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Cunningham
Michael Konyves
Sean Murray
Robert E. Newton
Lisa M. Hansen, Tom Berry, Richard Schlesinger, Stefan Wodoslawsky, Neil Bregman
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Konyves
Writer
Terry Cunningham
Director
Stefan Wodoslawsky
Producer
Robert E. Newton
Editor
Ed Hanna
Production Design
Neil Bregman
Producer
Sean Murray
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Descent
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What is Descent about?
When cracks in the Earth's crust large enough to swallow a city block appear, a team of scientists must go deep into the Earth to find a way to stop the destruction.
Who directed Descent?
Descent was directed by Terry Cunningham.
Who stars in Descent?
The principal cast of Descent includes Luke Perry, Natalie Brown, Michael Dorn, Rick Roberts, Marie Ward.
When was Descent released and how long is it?
Descent was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Descent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Descent was composed by Sean Murray.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Descent?
Descent holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).