Operation Sandman
“The worst war to fight is in your own mind”
Synopsis
In the heat of an American desert, Captain Jean Farrell arrives at a secret military installation, run by the enigmatic Doctor Harlan Jessup. Jessup is conducting 'Operation Sandman', an experiment involving a group of soldiers who have volunteered to be injected with 'the Juice', a drug which enables them to function without sleep. The team of soldiers, led by gruff and abusive 'Gunny' Riggins continually takes part in Virtual Reality scenarios whereby they face terrorists, kidnappers, guerrillas and a plethora of other situations that demand split-second timing, and undying obedience in the face of danger.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nelson McCormick
- Screenplay & Story
- Beau Bensink
- Original Title
- Operation Sandman
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nelson McCormick
Beau Bensink
Department Leadership Roster
Nelson McCormick
Director
Beau Bensink
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Operation Sandman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Operation Sandman about?
In the heat of an American desert, Captain Jean Farrell arrives at a secret military installation, run by the enigmatic Doctor Harlan Jessup. Jessup is conducting 'Operation Sandman', an experiment involving a group of soldiers who have volunteered to be injected with 'the Juice', a drug which enables them to function without sleep. The team of soldiers, led by gruff and abusive 'Gunny' Riggins continually takes part in Virtual Reality scenarios whereby they face terrorists, kidnappers, guerrillas and a plethora of other situations that demand split-second timing, and undying obedience in the face of danger.
Who directed Operation Sandman?
Operation Sandman was directed by Nelson McCormick.
Who stars in Operation Sandman?
The principal cast of Operation Sandman includes Ron Perlman, Rod Biermann, Robert Howard, Melik Malkasian, Mario Iván Martínez.
When was Operation Sandman released and how long is it?
Operation Sandman was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.