The Philadelphia Experiment
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A secret government research project tries reviving the World War II "Philadelphia Experiment," which was an attempt to create a cloaking device to render warships invisible. When the experiment succeeds, it brings back the original ship (the Eldridge) that disappeared during the first test in 1943 - which brings death and destruction to the 21st century. It's up to the sole survivor of the first experiment and his granddaughter to stop it.
The Philadelphia Experiment is a 2012 science fiction thriller that reimagines the famous Cold War urban legend. When a secret government project accidentally resurrects the USS Eldridge—a ship that vanished during a classified 1943 experiment—a survivor and his granddaughter must stop the catastrophic consequences threatening the modern world.
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Ryan RobbinsRichard Falkner
Nicholas LeaBill Gardner
Malcolm McDowellMorton Salinger
Emilie UllerupMolly Gardener
Michael ParéHagan
Lauro David Chartrand-DelValleDriver
Gina HoldenKatheryn Moore
John ReardonCarl Reed
Allison HossackLena
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The Philadelphia Experiment — frequently asked
When was The Philadelphia Experiment released?
The film was released on July 27, 2012.
What is the plot about?
The movie follows a government attempt to revive the legendary Philadelphia Experiment, a WWII-era cloaking device project. When successful, it brings back the USS Eldridge and unleashes deadly forces, forcing a lone survivor from the original 1943 test and his granddaughter to contain the disaster.
Is this based on a true story?
The film is inspired by the Philadelphia Experiment, a famous urban legend and conspiracy theory about a supposed 1943 Navy invisibility experiment. The movie is a fictional thriller rather than a factual account.
What genre is The Philadelphia Experiment?
It is an adventure, science fiction, thriller, and mystery film that blends historical fiction with speculative sci-fi elements.
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