The Alternate
"Kill the President, kill the hostages, escape. A great idea!"
Originally released in 2000. The Alternate is a action/thriller film. directed by Sam Firstenberg.
Starring Eric Roberts, Bryan Genesse, and John Beck
Synopsis
The President of the United States, in the midst of negative public opinion, is kidnapped while attending a charity function. However, this is all part of a plan to boost his ratings, the 'kidnappers' being a CIA black ops team. It seems like a great idea until the leader of the black ops decides he can make it away with the ransom money himself, but one of his team has other ideas.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 7, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
2.9/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
South Africa
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Eric Roberts
as The Replacement
Bryan Genesse
as The Leader
John Beck
as President Fallbrook
Michael Madsen
as Agent Briggs
Ice-T
as Agent Williams
Brooke Theiss
as Mary
Larry Manetti
as Agent Harris
Eliza Roberts
as Chief of Staff Donaldson
J. Cynthia Brooks
as Mrs. Fallbrook
Richard Steinmetz
as Swat Leader
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Millennium Media
- Nu Image
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Alternate about?
The President of the United States, in the midst of negative public opinion, is kidnapped while attending a charity function. However, this is all part of a plan to boost his ratings, the 'kidnappe...
Who directed The Alternate?
The Alternate was directed by Sam Firstenberg.
How long is The Alternate?
The Alternate has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Alternate released?
The Alternate was released on April 7, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Alternate?
The main cast of The Alternate includes Eric Roberts, Bryan Genesse, John Beck, Michael Madsen, Ice-T.