The Omega Code (1999)
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In this spiritual thriller, an ancient prophecy is about to be fulfilled as a secret code brings the world to the edge of Apocalypse. Gillen Lane (Casper Van Dien) is a expert on theology and mythology who has gained international fame as a motivational speaker. Lane is approached by Stone Alexander… More In this spiritual thriller, an ancient prophecy is about to be fulfilled as a secret code brings the world to the edge of Apocalypse. Gillen Lane (Casper Van Dien) is a expert on theology and mythology who has gained international fame as a motivational speaker. Lane is approached by Stone Alexander (Michael York), the owner and founder of a major media empire, who has been made chairman of the European Union and needs someone to help spread the word about his goal of a world united behind a single vision of peace. Lane begins to realize that there's something sinister behind Alexander's veneer of charity and benevolence: a secret code was embedded in the original texts of the Torah that will allow the person who cracks it to unlock the secret powers of the Christian scriptures; if it falls into the wrong hands, it could mean the end of Man's Reign on Earth. After the death of his mother, Lane lost his faith in God and embraced a New Age philosophy, but now he must confront his lost faith as he tries to discover both the all-powerful secret of the Omega Code and his own true identity. The Omega Code also stars Van Dien's wife Catherine Oxenberg as Cassandra Barris, a reporter working for Alexander's network, and Michael Ironside as Dominic, Alexander's thuggish underling. The Omega Code was produced in association with the Trinity Broadcasting Network, America's largest Christian broadcasting outlet. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Robert Marcarelli
- Written By
- Stephan Blinn, Hollis Barton
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Oct 15, 1999 Wide
- Studio
- Providence Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Joe Leydon, Variety
Laughably simplistic and confoundingly muddled.
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Chris Willman, Entertainment Weekly
Gives 'Great Tribulation' new meaning.
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Bob Longino, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Quick-paced editing; good special effects.
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Al Brumley, Dallas Morning News
After a promising start, Omega Code devolves into chase after chase, cliche after cliche, until you've finally forgotten just what it is that darn old code's supposed to do in the first place.
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Tom Keogh, Film.com
Forgive them, Father, they know not what they do.
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Cast
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Casper Van Dien
as Gillen Lane
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Michael York
as Stone Alexander
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Catherine Oxenberg
as Cassandra Barashe
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Michael Ironside
as Dominic
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Jan Triska
as Prophet #1
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Gregory Wagrowski
as Prophet #2
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Devon Odessa
as Jennifer Lane
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William Hootkins
as Sir Percival Lloyd
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Robert Ito
as Shimoro Lin Che
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Janet Carroll
as Dorothy Thompson
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George Coe
as Sen. Jack Thompson
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Robert F. Lyons
as General
- Ayla Kell
- Jules Mandel
- Ravil Issyanov
- Ross McKerras
- Steve Franken
- Walter Williamson
