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Countdown

Countdown

the end... is coming.

2012 2h 48mScience Fiction

A group of fringe astronomers have discovered Vesta, an asteroid the size of Arizona, which has fallen out of its orbit. Vesta is rocketing toward Earth at 200,000 mph with a scheduled impact date of 12/21/12. Scientists say it will create the equivalent of a 15.2 earthquake, and that life as we know it will end. What would you do? Wicked Pictures and award winning director Brad Armstrong bring you The Countdown. This touching, passionate film is a must see for those who like great story-based adult drama. A brilliant cast gives the performances of their career, as they portray a diverse cross section of ordinary people in extraordinary times. The Mayan calendar ends on December 21, 2012 and The Countdown has begun... what will you do when the big bang comes?

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Synopsis

A group of fringe astronomers have discovered Vesta, an asteroid the size of Arizona, which has fallen out of its orbit. Vesta is rocketing toward Earth at 200,000 mph with a scheduled impact date of 12/21/12. Scientists say it will create the equivalent of a 15.2 earthquake, and that life as we know it will end. What would you do? Wicked Pictures and award winning director Brad Armstrong bring you The Countdown. This touching, passionate film is a must see for those who like great story-based adult drama. A brilliant cast gives the performances of their career, as they portray a diverse cross section of ordinary people in extraordinary times. The Mayan calendar ends on December 21, 2012 and The Countdown has begun... what will you do when the big bang comes?

The vibe

asteroidastronomer

Behind it

Brad ArmstrongBrad ArmstrongDirectorFrançois ClousotFrançois ClousotCinematography

Cast

Jessica DrakeJessica DrakeAndie Stevens
Dana DeArmondDana DeArmondJanet Richards
Alektra BlueAlektra BlueKelly
Misty StoneMisty StoneAnnie
Kaylani LeiKaylani LeiJen
Lezley ZenLezley ZenTanya the Waitress
India SummerIndia SummerAnnie
Bill BaileyBill BaileySurfer
Steve CrestSteve CrestMark McKoy
Derrick PierceDerrick PierceTyler
Michael VegasMichael VegasPresidential Aide
Rocco ReedRocco ReedDoug
Xander CorvusXander CorvusTyler's Brother
Seth GambleSeth GambleRobbie the Busboy
Brad ArmstrongBrad ArmstrongJake
Tyler KnightTyler KnightThe President
Randy SpearsRandy SpearsCommander Nicholson
Eric MastersonEric MastersonSecret Service Agent

Director

Brad Armstrong

Writer

Brad Armstrong

Release date

8 Aug 2012

Runtime

2h 48m

Studio

Wicked

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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