Operation Sandman (2000)
The worst war to fight is in your own mind
In the heat of an American desert, Captain Jean Farrell arrives at a secret military installation, run by the enigmatic Doctor Harlan Jessup. Jessup is conducting 'Operation Sandman', an experiment involving a group of soldiers who have volunteered to be injected with 'the Juice', a drug which enables them to function without sleep. The team of soldiers, led by gruff and abusive 'Gunny' Riggins continually takes part in Virtual Reality scenarios whereby they face terrorists, kidnappers, guerrillas and a plethora of other situations that demand split-second timing, and undying obedience in the face of danger.
Director: Nelson McCormick
Genre: Action, Drama, Science Fiction
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: February 11, 2000
Cast
- Ron Perlman - Dr. Harlan Jessup
- Rod Biermann - Kazinski
- Robert Howard - Sturner
- Melik Malkasian - Billy
- Mario Iván Martínez - General Podell
- John Newton - Major Martin Richards
- Richard Tyson - Gunnery Sergeant Riggins
- Mary B. Ward - Captain Jean Farell
- Persia White - Private Winslow
- Michael Woolson - Chaney
Screenplay
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Nelson McCormick
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Operation Sandman about?
- In the heat of an American desert, Captain Jean Farrell arrives at a secret military installation, run by the enigmatic Doctor Harlan Jessup. Jessup is conducting 'Operation Sandman', an experiment involving a group of soldiers who have volunteered to be injected with 'the Juice', a drug which enables them to function without sleep. The team of soldiers, led by gruff and abusive 'Gunny' Riggins continually takes part in Virtual Reality scenarios whereby they face terrorists, kidnappers, guerrillas and a plethora of other situations that demand split-second timing, and undying obedience in the face of danger.
- Who directed Operation Sandman?
- Operation Sandman was directed by Nelson McCormick.
- Who stars in Operation Sandman?
- Operation Sandman stars Ron Perlman, Rod Biermann, Robert Howard, Melik Malkasian, Mario Iván Martínez, John Newton.
- How long is Operation Sandman?
- Operation Sandman has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Operation Sandman?
- Operation Sandman is a Action, Drama, Science Fiction film.