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Clark brolly freddy noonan ken hudson campbell max lennert. A group of astronauts fly away in space shuttles to prevent the collission. The criterion collection release of armageddon was a surprise. In the 1998 movie armageddon, an asteroid the size of texas threatens to collide with earth in 18 days. No matter what theyre charging to get in, its worth more to get out. When nasa learns of an asteroid the size of texas will in 18 days destroy earth they call. While armageddon is certainly a popcorn movie, theres no clear consensus on the blockbusters genre. The bible prophesied a final battle at the end of the last seven years which will be the last war. Released just two months after a similar disaster movie, deep impact, armageddon was the second highest grossing movie in 1998 after saving private ryan and was nominated for four. Armageddon 1998 when an asteroid threatens to collide with earth, nasa honcho dan truman billy bob thornton determines the only way to stop it is to drill into its surface and detonate a. After the series of event and successful landing near the ending of the movie.
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The movie is an assault on the eyes, the ears, the brain, common sense and the human desire to be entertained. How armageddon became the ultimate disaster movie in more. Armageddon frequently asked questions page 5 movies ac. An asteroid the size of texas is heading directly toward earth at 22,000 mph. How armageddon became the ultimate disaster movie in. The executive director of nasa, dan truman, decides there is no choice. William sharp william fichtner meet the daughter of bruce. Noonan clark heathcliff brolly, munition specialist halsey greg collins and the two pilots are killed, seemingly all getting sucked out the window of the ship when it gets smashed though only the pilots are shown. Jack dawson from the 1997 film titanic is a fictional character, and so is rose dewitt bukater. But the piece of rock just six miles wide changed all that. The battle of armageddon refers to the final war between human governments and god. A giant, globalkilling asteroid, like the one that killed off the dinosaurs 65million years ago is 18 days away from hitting the earth. It will take place in the valley of megiddo, also known as armageddon.
Armageddon movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. In summary, armageddon is a wonderful movie but a tragic one. Bruce willis is still the alist action movie star weve come to know and love. Frequently asked questions this category is for questions and answers related to armageddon. Ever since michael bays blockbuster hit armageddon came out in 1998, film fans. Lovely to look at but about as intelligent as the asteroid that serves as the movies antagonist, armageddon slickly sums up the cinematic legacies of producer jerry bruckheimer.
Asked in movies, celebrities, harry potter movies, kevin bacon. Directed by 1 writing credits 6 cast 126 produced by 9 music by 1 cinematography. Ben affleck, bear michael clarke duncan, and lev andropov peter stormare survive. I didnt think that they would offer a release of popcorn movies like this one.
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