I Come in Peace (Dark Angel) (1990)
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17% of critics liked it
(12 reviews) -
30% want to see it
(3,283 ratings)
I Come in Peace is a silly, derivative science fiction exploitation thriller which is a triumph of style and skillful direction, despite a plot that steals elements from numerous good films and mixes them with some appallingly bad acting. Jack Caine (Dolph Lundgren) is a not-by-the books police… More I Come in Peace is a silly, derivative science fiction exploitation thriller which is a triumph of style and skillful direction, despite a plot that steals elements from numerous good films and mixes them with some appallingly bad acting. Jack Caine (Dolph Lundgren) is a not-by-the books police officer investigating the death of several people, including his partner, by a gang called the "White Boys." All the victims seemed to have died of drug overdoses, but Jack thinks that there is something more sinister afoot. His investigation reveals a plot by aliens who use the bodies to extract a chemical that is sold to addicts on their home planet. Originally entitled Dark Angel, I Come in Peace, while silly and confusing, has great production values and some excellent special effects. The main reason to see this film is because of the expert direction by former stunt-man Craig Baxley who manages to keep the action moving at a fast pace and tie up the loose ends of the threadbare story. The cinematography by Mark Irwin is outstanding and shows that imagination and a good visual sense can overcome a limited budget and a bad plot. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi
- Directed By
- Craig R. Baxley
- Written By
- Jonathan Tydor, Leonard Maas Jr.
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Horror, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Studio
- Media Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Richard Harrington, Washington Post
Baxley has fashioned a moderately entertaining police thriller whose twist comes from the revelation that its major bad guy is a drug dealer from outer space.
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Luke Y. Thompson, New Times
Dolph Lundgren has always been underrated. Yeah, he makes bad movies, but this is one of the better ones.
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Chris Hicks, Deseret News, Salt Lake City
I Come in Peace actually isn't as bad as it has every right to be, given that it is an extremely derivative sci-fi, buddy-cop picture.
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Cast
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Dolph Lundgren
as Jack Caine
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Betsy Brantley
as Diane Pollon
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Brian Benben
as Lawrence Smith
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Matthias Hues
as Talec the Bad Alien
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David Ackroyd
as Switzer
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Jay Bilas
as Azeck the Good Alien
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Jim Haynie
as Capt. Malone
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Sherman Howard
as Victor Manning
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Sam Anderson
as Warren
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Arienne Battiste
as Malone's Secretary
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Kristin Baxley
as Girl on Phone
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Tony Brubaker
as Garage Sweeper
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Tom Campitelli
as Patrolman
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Steve Chizmadia
as Other White Boy
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Mimi Cochran
as Female Mechanic
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Stacey Cortez
as Lady Hostage
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Wayne de Hart
as Market Customer
- Beatie Edney
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Howard French
as Federal Clerk
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Nik Hagler
as Bail Bondsman
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Kevin Howard
as Security Guard
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Alexander Johnston
as Psycho
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Chris Kinkade
as Detective
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Dean Kinkel
as Other White Boy
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Luis Lemus
as Sgt. Hawkins
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Al Leong
as Luggage Salesman
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Mark Lowenthal
as Bruce the Scientist
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Willie Minor
as Pool Hustler
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Alex Morris
as Ray Turner
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Kevin Page
as White Boy
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Michael J. Pollard
as Boner
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Matthew Posey
as Psycho
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David Poynter
as Other White Boy
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Robert Prentiss
as White Boy
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Suzanne Savoy
as Patrolwoman
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Folkert Schmidt
as Other White Boy
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Brandon Smith (I)
as Market Clerk
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Jack Verbois
as Man Hostage
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Woody Watson
as Federal Agent
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Sebastian White
as Other White Boy
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Jack Willis
as Liquor Store Owner
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Gary Baxley
as Other White Boy
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Nino Candido
as Frank
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Jesse Vint
as Man in Mercedes
- Karen Rea
