Asteroid
“The End Of The World Is Just Beginning.”
Synopsis
With the discovery of an incoming asteroid, the government of America formulate a plan to destroy it. When the plan fails, all the world can do is wait. The main impact zone is revealed to be Dallas, Texas. Generally, the plot follows the lives and reactions of several characters: an astronomer, her father, her son, two firefighters from Kansas, two young doctors in Dallas and the heads of the government agency in charge of the situation.
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Michael Biehn
FEMA Director Jack Wallach
Annabella Sciorra
Dr. Lily McKee
Zachary Charles
Elliot McKee
Don Franklin
Ben Dodd
Carlos Gómez
Adam Marquez
Michael Weatherly
Dr. Matthew Rogers
Jensen Daggett
Dr. Valerie Brennan
Anne-Marie Johnson
Karen Dodd
Frank McRae
Lloyd Morgan
Denis Arndt
President
Anthony Zerbe
Dr. Charles Napier
Christopher Murphy
A.J.
Jon Cedar
General Smith
Victoria Hoffman
Alicia
Michael Flynn
Kansas City Fire Chief
Wendelin Harston
Red Cross Nurse
Kevin Lucero Less
Injured Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bradford May
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Sturgeon, Robbyn Burger
- Original Score
- Shirley Walker
- Original Title
- Asteroid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Production Studios
- Davis Entertainment, NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bradford May
Scott Sturgeon, Robbyn Burger
Shirley Walker
David Hennings, Thomas Del Ruth
Bud Hayes
Donna Ebbs, Phil Margo, Christopher Morgan, Merrill H. Karpf
Department Leadership Roster
Donna Ebbs
Producer
David Hennings
Director of Photography
Scott Sturgeon
Writer
Robbyn Burger
Writer
Phil Margo
Producer
Thomas Del Ruth
Director of Photography
Kelly Andrew King
Costume Design
Christopher Morgan
Producer
Bradford May
Director
Bud Hayes
Editor
Richard B. Lewis
Production Design
Gary Jensen
Stunt Coordinator
Shirley Walker
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Asteroid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Asteroid about?
With the discovery of an incoming asteroid, the government of America formulate a plan to destroy it. When the plan fails, all the world can do is wait. The main impact zone is revealed to be Dallas, Texas. Generally, the plot follows the lives and reactions of several characters: an astronomer, her father, her son, two firefighters from Kansas, two young doctors in Dallas and the heads of the government agency in charge of the situation.
Who directed Asteroid?
Asteroid was directed by Bradford May.
Who stars in Asteroid?
The principal cast of Asteroid includes Michael Biehn, Annabella Sciorra, Zachary Charles, Don Franklin, Carlos Gómez.
When was Asteroid released and how long is it?
Asteroid was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Asteroid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Asteroid was composed by Shirley Walker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Asteroid?
Asteroid holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).