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"It can destroy a city...and perhaps the world."

1985

1h 26m

4.5(16 votes)

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Science Fiction

Thriller

Overview

A policeman saves San Francisco from a mad scientist holding it hostage with a laser gun.

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7 members

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Erik Estrada

Inspector Ronn Warren

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Enio Girolami

Dr. Yuri Soboda

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Michael Pritchard

Swann

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Peggy Rowe

Jacqueline

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Nancy Fish

Bonnie Rolando

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Massimo Vanni

Policeman in Warehouse

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Elizabeth Holmes

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