The Sender
“When the government hides the truth... all bets are off.”
Synopsis
A psychic father and daughter band together with an "angel" in an attempt to save Earth from an extraterrestrial Armageddon. This suspenseful thriller ties together strange occurrences from 1965 in the Bermuda Triangle (where an American fighter pilot supposedly encountered a spaceship) and government hush-up conspiracies.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Pepin
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Preston Jr., Nathan Long
- Original Score
- John Sponsler
- Original Title
- The Sender
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- PM Entertainment Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Pepin
Richard Preston Jr., Nathan Long
John Sponsler
Michael Weaver, Howard Wexler, Richard Pepin
Stephen Adrianson
Richard Pepin, Joseph Merhi
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Pepin
Director
Richard Pepin
Producer
Joseph Merhi
Producer
Richard Preston Jr.
Writer
Nathan Long
Writer
Michael Weaver
Director of Photography
Stephen Adrianson
Editor
John Larena
Production Design
Amber Lyne Garcia
Costume Design
Cole S. McKay
Stunt Coordinator
Patrick J. Statham
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sender
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sender about?
A psychic father and daughter band together with an "angel" in an attempt to save Earth from an extraterrestrial Armageddon. This suspenseful thriller ties together strange occurrences from 1965 in the Bermuda Triangle (where an American fighter pilot supposedly encountered a spaceship) and government hush-up conspiracies.
Who directed The Sender?
The Sender was directed by Richard Pepin.
Who stars in The Sender?
The principal cast of The Sender includes Michael Madsen, R. Lee Ermey, Robert Vaughn, Dyan Cannon, Shelli Lether.
When was The Sender released and how long is it?
The Sender was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sender?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sender was composed by John Sponsler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sender?
The Sender holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).