Soldier (1998)

The best soldier they ever created just became their worst nightmare.

Soldier (1998) poster

Sergeant Todd is a veteran soldier for an elite group of the armed forces. After being defeated by a new breed of genetically engineered soldiers, he is dumped on a waste planet and left for dead. He soon interacts with a group of crash survivors who lead out a peaceful existence. The peace is broken as the new soldiers land on the planet to eliminate the colony, which Sergeant Todd must defend.

Director: Paul W. S. Anderson
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Drama
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Joel McNeely
Cinematography: David Tattersall
Editing: Martin Hunter
Production: Impact Pictures, Jerry Weintraub Productions, Morgan Creek Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America, United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $75M
Box Office: $15M
Original Language: en

Themes

Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Action-Packed Excitement, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Dystopian Societal Collapse

Keywords

spacecraft, space marine, showdown, war veteran, fight, dystopia, space travel, alien planet, battlefield, space western, soldier, fictional war, military, future war, genetic engineering

Trailer

Soldier Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Soldier about?
Sergeant Todd is a veteran soldier for an elite group of the armed forces. After being defeated by a new breed of genetically engineered soldiers, he is dumped on a waste planet and left for dead. He soon interacts with a group of crash survivors who lead out a peaceful existence. The peace is broken as the new soldiers land on the planet to eliminate the colony, which Sergeant Todd must defend.
Who directed Soldier?
Soldier was directed by Paul W. S. Anderson.
Who stars in Soldier?
Soldier stars Kurt Russell, Jason Scott Lee, Jason Isaacs, Connie Nielsen, Sean Pertwee, Gary Busey.
How long is Soldier?
Soldier has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is Soldier?
Soldier is a Science Fiction, Action, Drama film.
What is the budget of Soldier?
Soldier had a budget of $75M.
How much did Soldier gross?
Soldier grossed $15M worldwide.
Where was Soldier produced?
Soldier was produced in United States of America, United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Soldier?
The themes of Soldier include: Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Action-Packed Excitement, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Dystopian Societal Collapse.