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Retrograde
(2004)
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In the not too distant future,
a team of genetically unique men and women, lead by John Foster,
make a daring, first attempt trip back in time in order to prevent
the discovery of meteors containing a deadly, off-world bacteria...
a bacteria that brings humanity to the brink of extinction. Unbeknowst
to John, a mutinous officer named Dalton has personal greed driven
plans of his own for a new life in the past. Set aboard a ship
trapped in the Antarctic, fate and chance forever alter the lives
of a group of scientists and polar researchers who encounter
John and Dalton. The opposing time travelers soon discover that
their return to the present day, sets into motion the terrible
things to come.
(read the complete
synopsis) |
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Christopher Kulikowski |
Director |
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Dolph Lundgren |
John Foster |
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Silvia De Santis |
Renee Diaz |
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Joe Montana |
Dalton |
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Gary Daniels |
Markus |
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Joe Sagal |
Andrew Schrader |
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genre |
Sci-Fi /
Action / Adventure |
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rating |
R for violence,
language and some drug use |
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production co(s) |
The Carousel
Picture Company / Franchise Pictures / Time Studio / Gruppo Minerva
/ Film Fund Luxemburg |
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budget |
1.2 - $2
million (US) |
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location(s) |
Luxembourg
(interiors) / Italy (exteriors) |
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- The picture was shot
for $1.2 million (without Dolph's salary) in 18 days (with only
1,500 feets of film stock per day, not allowing any coverage),
edited in 2 and 1/2 weeks and mixed in 1 day
- "Retrograde"
has been released theatrically in South Korea. |
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"The reality of getting
a film into production is nothing short of a miracle and collaboration,
an integral part of the filmmaking process, can be a dream come
true or a nightmare to endure. If you are lucky, your partnerships
can bring your vision to a point far beyond your wildest expectations.
However, if you are unlucky, the pitfalls can drive one to almost
complete despair. My experience with “Retrograde,”
in truth, was a bit of both. I had the pleasure of working with
many fine artists and technicians, but I was also challenged
by a never-ending battle of time constraints, tight budgets and
multiple “creative perspectives.” Yet, despite these
challenges and at times, disappointments, my experience on “Retrograde”
was truly unforgettable. The friendships and creative magic that
was forged during the production will stay with me for many years
to come. " Christopher
Kulikowski, April 2004, excerpt from Stormworld |
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I was expecting for a more
mystical treatment of the story, as was "Aurora". The
premise was one of the most original for a Dolph movie in a long
time. But this is a very low budget sci-fi action flick which
suffers from its lack of means. There is also a problem with
the supporting cast who seem off. It also suffers from the compromises
that the director (not happy with the released cut) had to make
to please the producers. A disappointment. |
FRANCHISE PICTURES presents
a CAROUSEL PICTURE COMPANY / TIME STUDIO / GRUPPO MINERVA co-production
with the support of FILM FUND LUXEMBOURG DOLPH LUNDGREN "RETROGRADE"
SILVIA DE SANTIS JOE MONTANA GARY DANIELS JOE SAGAL KEN SAMUELS
casting MONIQUE DURLACHER production design by PETER POWIS edited
by PETER DAVIES costume designer CYNTHIA DUMONT music by STEPHEN
MELILLO director of photography CARLO THIEL story by CHRISTOPHER
KULIKOWSKI written by TOM REEVE GIANLUCA CURTI executive producers
ROMAIN SCHROEDER JEREMY SAUNDERS FREDDY BRAIDY FRANCESCO JUILLAND
JOSEPH MERHI produced by TOM REEVE GIANLUCA CURTI JAMIE TREACHER
directed by CHRISTOPHER KULIKOWSKI
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