The Alternate
“Kill the President, kill the hostages, escape. A great idea!”
Synopsis
The President of the United States, in the midst of negative public opinion, is kidnapped while attending a charity function. However, this is all part of a plan to boost his ratings, the 'kidnappers' being a CIA black ops team. It seems like a great idea until the leader of the black ops decides he can make it away with the ransom money himself, but one of his team has other ideas.
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Eric Roberts
The Replacement
Bryan Genesse
The Leader
John Beck
President Fallbrook
Michael Madsen
Agent Briggs
Ice-T
Agent Williams
Brooke Theiss
Mary
Larry Manetti
Agent Harris
Eliza Roberts
Chief of Staff Donaldson
J. Cynthia Brooks
Mrs. Fallbrook
Richard Steinmetz
Swat Leader
Heidi Jo Markel
Reporter
Sven-Ole Thorsen
Secret Service Agent
Robert Madrid
Bullet Proof Glass Technician
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 14, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Firstenberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Bryan Genesse
- Original Score
- Serge Colbert, Robert J. Schuster
- Original Title
- The Alternate
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Millennium Media, Nu Image
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Firstenberg
Bryan Genesse
Serge Colbert, Robert J. Schuster
Gerry Lively
Marcus Manton
Frank DeMartini, Danny Dimbort, Avi Lerner, Trevor Short
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Firstenberg
Director
Steven Lambert
Stunt Coordinator
Bryan Genesse
Writer
Frank DeMartini
Producer
Serge Colbert
Original Music Composer
Robert J. Schuster
Original Music Composer
Gerry Lively
Director of Photography
Marcus Manton
Editor
Whitney Brooke Wheeler
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Alternate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Alternate about?
The President of the United States, in the midst of negative public opinion, is kidnapped while attending a charity function. However, this is all part of a plan to boost his ratings, the 'kidnappers' being a CIA black ops team. It seems like a great idea until the leader of the black ops decides he can make it away with the ransom money himself, but one of his team has other ideas.
Who directed The Alternate?
The Alternate was directed by Sam Firstenberg.
Who stars in The Alternate?
The principal cast of The Alternate includes Eric Roberts, Bryan Genesse, John Beck, Michael Madsen, Ice-T.
When was The Alternate released and how long is it?
The Alternate was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Alternate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Alternate was composed by Serge Colbert, Robert J. Schuster.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Alternate?
The Alternate holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).