The Advanced Guard(1998)
The enemy is forming. Let the invasion begin.
A group of aliens arrive on Earth as part of an advance invasion force. Their mission is to kidnap a small sample of humans and run them through a series of rigorous tests to determine if they would make suitable slaves. Harper, one of the alien experimenters, has become frustrated with her planet's endless cycle of conquest and extermination and begins to feel some sympathy for her human captives. While the prisoners see a glimmer of hope in the compassionate alien, will it be any use in stopping the enormous attack fleet just a few days from Earth?
Movie: The Advanced Guard
Top 10 Billed Cast
Harper, Alien Scientist
Brovo, Alien Goon
Fred, Captive Security Guard
Desmond, captive Red Neck
Kevin, Captive
Alpha the Alien Commander
Charley, Alien
Girl (as Nonie Muse)
Homeless Man killed by Bravo
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A group of aliens arrive on Earth as part of an advance invasion force. Their mission is to kidnap a small sample of humans and run them through a series of rigorous tests to determine if they would make suitable slaves. Harper, one of the alien experimenters, has become frustrated with her planet's endless cycle of conquest and extermination and begins to feel some sympathy for her human captives. While the prisoners see a glimmer of hope in the compassionate alien, will it be any use in stopping the enormous attack fleet just a few days from Earth?
Release Date
1998-03-21
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3.375
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The enemy is forming. Let the invasion begin.
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