In the mid-27th century, the Terran Confederation is at war with the vicious alien Kilrathi Empire. When the Kilrathi capture a crucial navigational device that could lead them to Earth, the Confederation’s only hope rests with a small group of young fighter pilots. Lieutenant Christopher Blair, along with his wingman Todd 'Maniac' Marshall and Commander Jeanette 'Angel' Deveraux, must intercept the alien fleet and prevent the destruction of mankind. Battling overwhelming odds and racing against time, they face not only external threats but also inner fears and rivalries as they fight to save Earth from annihilation.
Practical Effects
The Kilrathi puppets look like angry Muppets and I respect the commitment.
Costume
Those bomber jackets with patches? Peak 90s military cosplay energy.
Director
Christopher Roberts
Freddie Prinze Jr.
1st Lt. Christopher Blair
Saffron Burrows
Lt. Cmdr. 'Angel' Devereaux
Matthew Lillard
Lt. Todd 'Maniac' Marshall
Tchéky Karyo
Cmmdre. James 'Paladin' Taggart
Jürgen Prochnow
Cdr. Paul Gerald
David Suchet
Capt. Jason Sansky
David Warner
Admiral Geoffrey Tolwyn
Ginny Holder
Lt. Rosie Forbes
Hugh Quarshie
Lt. Obutu
Ken Bones
Admiral Bill Wilson
Richard Dillane
Lt. Hunter
Mark Powley
Lt. Polanski
Simon MacCorkindale
Flight Boss
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Chris Roberts created the original Wing Commander games; this was his passion project that studios mangled. The theatrical cut was allegedly butchered in editing against his wishes.
The film's disastrous box office helped kill the big-budget video game movie trend until 2001's Tomb Raider. It's also why we never got a proper conclusion to the game series' storyline.
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