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Soldier

  • 19981998
  • RR
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
56K
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POPULARITY
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Kurt Russell in Soldier (1998)
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A soldier trained from birth is deemed obsolete and dumped on a waste planet where he is reluctantly taken in by a community of defenseless, stranded wayfarers.A soldier trained from birth is deemed obsolete and dumped on a waste planet where he is reluctantly taken in by a community of defenseless, stranded wayfarers.A soldier trained from birth is deemed obsolete and dumped on a waste planet where he is reluctantly taken in by a community of defenseless, stranded wayfarers.

IMDb RATING
6.0/10
56K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,088
1,219
  • Director
    • Paul W.S. Anderson
  • Writer
    • David Webb Peoples
  • Stars
    • Kurt Russell
    • Jason Scott Lee
    • Jason Isaacs
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paul W.S. Anderson
  • Writer
    • David Webb Peoples
  • Stars
    • Kurt Russell
    • Jason Scott Lee
    • Jason Isaacs
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    • 414User reviews
    • 85Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Soldier
    Trailer 1:43
    Soldier

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    Kurt Russell as Sergeant Todd
    Todd & Caine
    Kurt Russell as Sergeant Todd
    Jason Scott Lee as Caine 607
    Todd & Caine
    Kurt Russell as Sergeant Todd
    Connie Nielsen as Sandra
    The soldiers assemble
    Gary Busey and Jake Busey at an event for Soldier (1998)
    Gary Busey at an event for Soldier (1998)
    Michael Chiklis at an event for Soldier (1998)
    Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell at an event for Soldier (1998)

    Top cast

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    Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell
    • Todd 3465as Todd 3465
    Jason Scott Lee
    Jason Scott Lee
    • Caine 607as Caine 607
    Jason Isaacs
    Jason Isaacs
    • Colonel Mekumas Colonel Mekum
    Connie Nielsen
    Connie Nielsen
    • Sandraas Sandra
    Sean Pertwee
    Sean Pertwee
    • Maceas Mace
    Jared Thorne
    • Nathanas Nathan
    Taylor Thorne
    • Nathanas Nathan
    Mark Bringelson
    Mark Bringelson
    • Rubrickas Rubrick
    Gary Busey
    Gary Busey
    • Churchas Church
    K.K. Dodds
    K.K. Dodds
    • Sloanas Sloan
    James Black
    James Black
    • Rileyas Riley
    Mark De Alessandro
    Mark De Alessandro
    • Goinesas Goines
    Vladimir Orlov
    Vladimir Orlov
    • Romeroas Romero
    Carsten Norgaard
    Carsten Norgaard
    • Greenas Green
    Duffy Gaver
    Duffy Gaver
    • Chelseyas Chelsey
    Brenda Wehle
    Brenda Wehle
    • Hawkinsas Hawkins
    Michael Chiklis
    Michael Chiklis
    • Jimmy Pigas Jimmy Pig
    Elizabeth Dennehy
    Elizabeth Dennehy
    • Jimmy Pig's Wifeas Jimmy Pig's Wife
    • Director
      • Paul W.S. Anderson
    • Writer
      • David Webb Peoples
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    Storyline

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    In a futuristic society, some people are selected at birth to become soldiers, and trained in such a manner that they become inhuman killing machines. One of the most succesfull and older of these soldiers (Russell) is pitted against a new breed of soldiers, and after the confrontation is believed to be dead. His body is left behind in a semi-abandoned colonial planet, where everything is peaceful, and he is taught about the other aspects of life. But eventually he has to fight the new breed of soldiers again, this time to defend his new home... —Parca Mortem <icy_shadow@rocketmail.com>
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    • Taglines
      • Left for dead on a remote planet for obsolete machines and people, a fallen hero has one last battle to fight
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • Sci-Fi
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong violence and brief language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Kurt Russell's son Wyatt Russell plays him as an eleven year old.
    • Goofs
      Seventeen soldiers should be left after the first 3-man team is eliminated, but Todd kills a total of 24 soldiers.
    • Quotes

      Sandra: How do you know they'll be back?

      Todd: Because they're soldiers, Sir. Like me.

      Sandra: Why are they doing this?

      Todd: They're obeying orders, Sir. It's their duty.

      Sandra: Do you know how many there will be?

      Todd: Seventeen more, Sir.

      Sandra: Oh my God, you can't fight seventeen more on your own, you have to organize us. We're not cowards, we'll do as you tell us, we'll fight.

      Todd: No.

      Sandra: Why not?

      Todd: Soldiers deserve soldiers, Sir.

      Sandra: But one soldier, against seventeen. What are you going to do?

      Todd: I'm going to kill them all, Sir.

    • Alternate versions
      Although rated "Not under 18" by the FSK in Germany, this version still contains numerous cuts to reduce violence. The "Not under 16" version removes or shortens nearly every violent part.
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      Featured in Celebrated: Kurt Russell (2015)
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    User reviews414

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    Top review
    7/10
    Somber Tale Of A Possible Future
    In a future society, the military component does not have to recruit; rather, their candidates are chosen at birth, culled from nurseries and designated to spend their entire lives in the service of the government. They are given over to the war machine, body and soul, for no reason other than to protect and serve; they have no personal identity other than a name and rank, and no autonomy whatsoever. This is the fate of those whose destiny is predetermined for them in `Soldier,' directed by Paul Anderson and starring Kurt Russell. The scenario is hard and bleak as the movie begins by depicting the training of the soldiers during advancing periods of time, from preadolescence to adulthood. Russell is Sergeant Todd, the best of the best, and we glimpse his career as he discharges his duties in an exemplary manner in campaign after campaign; he is what he was born to be, a soldier. But even the best cannot go on forever, and the day arrives when Todd and his peers are no longer the elite. A new generation of soldiers has been created, products of advanced genetics and technology, and Todd's generation is suddenly obsolete. What follows is the story of a man who must fight for his life, while struggling to discover his own sense of humanity and individuality, traits new to a soldier who has known only two things his entire life: Fear and discipline. Russell gives a commanding performance as Todd, the soldier who above all else must obey orders without question while suppressing all emotion and individual thoughts. He has few lines in this movie, but Russell speaks volumes with his eyes. This role demonstrates that he is, in fact, one of the under-appreciated actors of our times; that he can disappear so entirely into the character of Todd is a credit to his ability, and with this part he has created someone quite different from any he's done before. And he's given Todd a depth and credibility that someone of lesser talent could easily have rendered as nothing more than a pretentious and superficial stereotype. Notable performances are also turned in here by Connie Nielsen (Sandra) and Jason Isaacs (Colonel Mekum). Rounding out the supporting cast are Jason Scott Lee, memorable as Caine 607, one of the new generation of soldiers; Sean Pertwee (Mace); Gary Busey (Captain Church); Michael Chiklis (Jimmy Pig); and Mark Bringleson (Rubrick). Anderson has delivered an action film with a message, a cautionary tale that transcends the genre of science-fiction. `Soldier' reminds us of the importance of keeping the humanity of our lives intact. It's an entertaining way of making us consider the alternatives, like a bleak future and a world in which good movies just wouldn't make a whole lot of difference. Much like `1984,' and `Mad Max,' this movie, which is ultimately uplifting, is going to make you take pause and think about the kind of Universe in which we all must live together and share. I rate this one 7/10.
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    FAQ7

    • Why did Colonel Mekum order Caine 607 and the new soldiers to attack the colony and kill the survivors?
    • What is Soldier about?
    • is this in the same universe as Blade Runner(1982)?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 23, 1998 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Người Lính
    • Filming locations
      • Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Morgan Creek Entertainment
      • Jerry Weintraub Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $14,594,226
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,447,237
      • Oct 25, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,594,226
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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