Red Faction: Origins
“Can Alec save everyone?”
Synopsis
In the year 2125, Alec Mason led the Martian Colonies to freedom in the hit action game Red Faction: Guerrilla. Now, Syfy and THQ are teaming up to continue the saga of conflict on Mars 25 years later in an all-new Original Movie, Red Faction: Origins. Stargate Universe's Brian J. Smith stars as Jake Mason, son of revolutionary hero Alec Mason (Terminator 2's Robert Patrick) and a Red Faction ranger. Fighting to preserve Martian freedom, Jake encounters a powerful new enemy in a dangerous and mysterious group led by the charismatic Adam Hale (Torchwood's Gareth David-Lloyd) and holding secrets that will rock the Mason clan. Jake must now battle the relentless regime and somehow reunite a family torn apart by war. Red Faction: Origins also stars Battlestar Galactica's Kate Vernon and The Tudors' Tamzin Merchant, and will feature music from Bear McCreary (Battlestar Galactica).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 30, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Nankin
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Kreisberg
- Original Score
- Jonathan Ortega
- Original Title
- Red Faction: Origins
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Bulgaria
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- THQ, UCP, BUFO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Nankin
Andrew Kreisberg, Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo
Jonathan Ortega
Lorenzo Senatore
Matt Michael
Phillip J. Roth, Jeffery Beach
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Nankin
Director
Sarah Brown
Stunt Coordinator
Juan Carlos Vargas
Visual Effects Supervisor
Phillip J. Roth
Producer
Kess Bonnet
Production Design
Jeffery Beach
Producer
Tim Pyle
Visual Effects Supervisor
Matt Michael
Editor
Lorenzo Senatore
Director of Photography
Andrew Kreisberg
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is Red Faction: Origins about?
In the year 2125, Alec Mason led the Martian Colonies to freedom in the hit action game Red Faction: Guerrilla. Now, Syfy and THQ are teaming up to continue the saga of conflict on Mars 25 years later in an all-new Original Movie, Red Faction: Origins. Stargate Universe's Brian J. Smith stars as Jake Mason, son of revolutionary hero Alec Mason (Terminator 2's Robert Patrick) and a Red Faction ranger. Fighting to preserve Martian freedom, Jake encounters a powerful new enemy in a dangerous and mysterious group led by the charismatic Adam Hale (Torchwood's Gareth David-Lloyd) and holding secrets that will rock the Mason clan. Jake must now battle the relentless regime and somehow reunite a family torn apart by war. Red Faction: Origins also stars Battlestar Galactica's Kate Vernon and The Tudors' Tamzin Merchant, and will feature music from Bear McCreary (Battlestar Galactica).
Who directed Red Faction: Origins?
Red Faction: Origins was directed by Michael Nankin.
Who stars in Red Faction: Origins?
The principal cast of Red Faction: Origins includes Tamzin Merchant, Danielle Nicolet, Brian J. Smith, Kate Vernon, Devon Graye.
When was Red Faction: Origins released and how long is it?
Red Faction: Origins was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Red Faction: Origins?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Red Faction: Origins was composed by Jonathan Ortega.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Red Faction: Origins?
Red Faction: Origins holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).