Brad Johnson, Brian Moore, Cameron Daddo
Astronaut Jeff Hale (Brad Johnson) finds himself reincarnated on a distant world after perishing in a space accident. And he isn't alone: All the people from throughout human history populate the new ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: November 16, 2004
Stats: 53 reviews
A so-so pilot for a possible Sci Fi Channel series that was never picked up. The acting and direction are quality, though.
What a shame this was Kevin Smith's last movie. Kevin Smith from Hercules/Xena not Clerks and Silent Bob. He actually died on the set, some weird acident. Very sad, he will be MISSED.
I may be slightly overrating this TV movie because I was a huge fan of Farmer's epic, but I was so exhilarated when I saw it materialize on the screen, and so disappointed when it did not make into a series, that I could not give this unsuccessful pilot less than four stars.
Hale, an American astronaut (Johnson) dies and is reincarnated with other persons who have lived throughout all of human history and end up on a mysterious planet called 'Riverworld'. The humans are left to their own devices and create tribal fiefdoms and succumb to brutal wars a...( read more)
GOOD BUT NO WHERE AS GOOD AS THE BOOKS - A SERIES WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER
Singular start idea. Simplistic Processing. Good entertainment all things considered
interesting enough to keep me somewhat glued to the tv for a change. the flaw to this one was mark twain with his spotlessly perfect and white teeth. ummmm?. ok? on a better note it starred emily lloyd who i haven?t seen in anything in over 10 years.
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