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The Noah's Ark Principle

Original title: Das Arche Noah Prinzip
  • 19841984
  • 1h 40m
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5.0/10
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Das Arche Noah Prinzip (1984)
Near the end of the 20th century, WMDs (weapons of mass destruction) are retired. However, certain factions plan to use a science space station as a weapon against each other. The astronauts inside will decide the world's fate.
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Near the end of the 20th century, WMDs (weapons of mass destruction) are retired. However, certain factions plan to use a science space station as a weapon against each other. The astronauts... Read allNear the end of the 20th century, WMDs (weapons of mass destruction) are retired. However, certain factions plan to use a science space station as a weapon against each other. The astronauts inside will decide the world's fate.Near the end of the 20th century, WMDs (weapons of mass destruction) are retired. However, certain factions plan to use a science space station as a weapon against each other. The astronauts inside will decide the world's fate.

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  • Director
    • Roland Emmerich
  • Writer
    • Roland Emmerich
  • Stars
    • Richy Müller
    • Franz Buchrieser
    • Aviva Joel
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  • Director
    • Roland Emmerich
  • Writer
    • Roland Emmerich
  • Stars
    • Richy Müller
    • Franz Buchrieser
    • Aviva Joel
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    • 7User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Richy Müller
    Richy Müller
    • Billy Hayesas Billy Hayes
    Franz Buchrieser
    • Max Marekas Max Marek
    Aviva Joel
    Aviva Joel
    • Eva Thompsonas Eva Thompson
    Matthias Fuchs
    Matthias Fuchs
    • Felix Kronenbergas Felix Kronenberg
    Nikolas Lansky
    • Gregor Vandenburgas Gregor Vandenburg
    Matthias Heller
    • Security Guardas Security Guard
    • (as Matias Heller)
    • Director
      • Roland Emmerich
    • Writer
      • Roland Emmerich
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    Near the end of the 20th century, WMDs (weapons of mass destruction) are retired. However, certain factions plan to use a science space station as a weapon against each other. The astronauts inside will decide the world's fate.
    • helicopter
    • astronaut
    • space station
    • year 1997
    • low budget sci fi movie
    • 12 more
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    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Sci-Fi
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The most expensive (about 1.2 million DM) student film in Germany.
    • Goofs
      The space station is said to "be 189 kilometers above Earth". Earth orbit cannot be maintained easily below about 250km where atmospheric drag slows satellites sufficiently that they fall to Earth.
    • Connections
      Featured in Master of Desaster: Roland Emmerich - eine Hollywoodkarriere (1998)

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    2/10
    There was a space station
    Fascinating and also inconceivable somehow, that THIS really was a breakthrough for Emmerich's career. Okay, the whole career is fascinating measured at the movies he makes - but this one ... Wow! I totally agree with "malk4": Nearly the only thing memorable (and kinda understandable) and worth mentioning is: "There was a space station"!
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    • Oct 2, 2020

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    • Release date
      • February 24, 1984 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • West Germany
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Das Arche Noah Prinzip
    • Filming locations
      • Maichingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Centropolis Film Productions
      • Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München (HFF)
      • Maran Film
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    • Budget
      • DEM 1,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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