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Zone 39

Zone 39

1996 1h 35mScience Fiction

In a time of misery and fear two enemies come together to prevent an apocalypse conspired by their leaders. 40 years of war between the Federated Republics and the New Territories Union has taken its toll. The cities are overcrowded, farming land is riddled with unexploded mines -- and still there is no hope of peace. In this hostile, decaying world of the future on thing remains constant for Lieutenant Leo Megaw; his love for his pregnant wife. Her access to classified information makes her an increasing liability for the government. When she's ambushed, Leo is forced into exile. As a border patrolman on the isolated outpost of Zone 39, ordered to kill anyone that tries to cross the border, he comes to understand that ultimate catastrophe forced upon his world by his government. The real enemy is not looming across the border but standing right behind him. Now he must reach across the border into enemy territory and form an alliance to save his world.

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TMDB score· 14 votes

Synopsis

In a time of misery and fear two enemies come together to prevent an apocalypse conspired by their leaders. 40 years of war between the Federated Republics and the New Territories Union has taken its toll. The cities are overcrowded, farming land is riddled with unexploded mines -- and still there is no hope of peace. In this hostile, decaying world of the future on thing remains constant for Lieutenant Leo Megaw; his love for his pregnant wife. Her access to classified information makes her an increasing liability for the government. When she's ambushed, Leo is forced into exile. As a border patrolman on the isolated outpost of Zone 39, ordered to kill anyone that tries to cross the border, he comes to understand that ultimate catastrophe forced upon his world by his government. The real enemy is not looming across the border but standing right behind him. Now he must reach across the border into enemy territory and form an alliance to save his world.

The vibe

futurepost-apocalyptic future

Behind it

John TatoulisDirectorDeborah ParsonsWriter

Cast

Peter PhelpsPeter PhelpsLeo Megaw
Carolyn BockCarolyn BockAnne
William ZappaWilliam ZappaSharp
Bradley ByquarBoas
Alex MengletAlex MengletTito
Jeff KovskiPagett
Warwick SadlerWarwick SadlerSoldier #1
Simon WiltonSoldier #2
Richard AspelRichard AspelSoldier #3
Bruno StepnellHandless Man
David TredinnickYoung Soldier
Terry CarterHustler #1
Russell FrostHustler #2
Steve FielderPilot
Simon HillSimon HillNTU Medic
Trevor WelshCrowd Controller #1
Chris KempCrowd Controller #2
Marcus LovettNTU Army Soldier

Director

John Tatoulis

Writer

Deborah Parsons

Release date

4 May 1996

Runtime

1h 35m

Studio

Australian Film Finance Corporation, Media World Features

Language

English

Countries

Australia,United States of America

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