Medusa's Child
Synopsis
Fuming over the departure of his wife Vivian and the cutting of his research funding, crazy nuclear scientist Rogers Henry constructs Medusa, a thermonuclear bomb capable of generating a continent-sized electro-magnetic pulse; such EMP could effectively destroy a computer-based society. He dupes Vivian into bringing it to the Pentagon to exact his final revenge on the government, rigging it so it will explode before its count-down if Vivian's pacemaker isn't within fifteen feet of it. Medusa arms itself in the air aboard Scott Nash's 737 cargo plane, and with Hurricane Sigrid about to hit the coast, nobody wants to let them land. Based on the novel by John J. Nance.
Top Cast
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Vincent Spano
Scott Nash
Lori Loughlin
Dr. Linda McCoy
Gail O'Grady
Vivian Henry
Kevin Dillon
Jerry Carnel
John Glover
Rogers Henry
Martin Sheen
President
Vyto Ruginis
Defense Secretary Stanley Shapiro
Bob Morrisey
F.B.I. Director
Ian Tracey
Peter Cooke
J. B. Bivens
FBI SWAT Team Leader
Doug Abrahams
FAA Man
Chris Noth
Tony DiStefano
Anthony Harrison
FAA Team Leader
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Shaw
- Screenplay & Story
- Ellen Weston, John J. Nance
- Original Score
- Louis Febre
- Original Title
- Medusa's Child
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, French
- Runtime
- 4h 0m
- Production Studios
- Mandalay Television, Columbia TriStar Television, Comsky Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Shaw
Ellen Weston, John J. Nance
Louis Febre
Kees Van Oostrum
Gary Karr
George W. Perkins
Department Leadership Roster
Ellen Weston
Writer
Larry Shaw
Director
George W. Perkins
Producer
Lee Wilson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Gregory Mah
Costume Design
Kees Van Oostrum
Director of Photography
Gary Karr
Editor
Byron King
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Medusa's Child.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Medusa's Child
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Medusa's Child about?
Fuming over the departure of his wife Vivian and the cutting of his research funding, crazy nuclear scientist Rogers Henry constructs Medusa, a thermonuclear bomb capable of generating a continent-sized electro-magnetic pulse; such EMP could effectively destroy a computer-based society. He dupes Vivian into bringing it to the Pentagon to exact his final revenge on the government, rigging it so it will explode before its count-down if Vivian's pacemaker isn't within fifteen feet of it. Medusa arms itself in the air aboard Scott Nash's 737 cargo plane, and with Hurricane Sigrid about to hit the coast, nobody wants to let them land. Based on the novel by John J. Nance.
Who directed Medusa's Child?
Medusa's Child was directed by Larry Shaw.
Who stars in Medusa's Child?
The principal cast of Medusa's Child includes Vincent Spano, Lori Loughlin, Gail O'Grady, Kevin Dillon, John Glover.
When was Medusa's Child released and how long is it?
Medusa's Child was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 4h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Medusa's Child?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Medusa's Child was composed by Louis Febre.
Is Medusa's Child based on a book or true story?
Medusa's Child is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John J. Nance".