4 Movies Starring Alec Newman

Dune

Dune

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2000-12-03

Languages:

English, Italian

Countries:

USA, Canada, Germany, Italy

Runtime:

265 min

Rated:

UNRATED

IMDB Ratings:

7.1 (14048 Reviews)

Fullplot:

In the 11th millennium, Shaddam IV, ruler of the Galactic Empire, rids himself of his competitor Duke Leto Atreides by giving him control of the desert planet Dune also called Arrakis; fully aware that its present owner, Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, will not give it up without a fight. The reason is that Arrakis is the source of the valuable spice, a substance produced by enormous and dangerous sandworms, which bestows special mental qualities on anyone who consumes it. A short while later Harkonnen does indeed succeed in ambushing and massacring Leto and his men. Leto's mistress Lady Jessica, who is a member of the clairvoyant order of Bene Gesserit, manages to escape into the desert with her son Paul, and after a long and dangerous march they finally encounter the Fremen, the long suppressed desert tribe of Arrakis. Impressed by Paul's clairvoyant abilities, tribal prince Stilgar takes in the fugitives. Very soon the Fremen are convinced that Paul is their long-prophesied redeemer, and Stilgar prepares him for his great task. While Paul is being instructed in the secrets of desert life he falls in love with young Chani, who bears him a son. During the next few years the Fremen, led by Paul, wage a guerrilla war of attrition against Harkonnen, who suffers heavy losses. Most important of all, they sabotage the planet's spice production: this brings Shaddam IV. onto the scene, who senses that the basis of his power is being threatened. The rebels on Arrakis want to finish off the Imperial forces once and for all, but after a terrible battle which costs him almost all his men, Shaddam is finally forced to concede defeat.

Children of Dune

Children of Dune

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2003-03-16

Languages:

English, French

Countries:

Germany, USA

Runtime:

266 min

Rated:

UNRATED

IMDB Ratings:

7.7 (9310 Reviews)

Fullplot:

The twins of Paul "Muad'dib" Atreides become embroiled in the political landscape of Arrakis ("Dune") and the rest of the universe.

The Gene Generation

The Gene Generation

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2007-09-27

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

96 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

4.3 (2159 Reviews)

Genres:

ActionSci-Fi

Cast:

Writer:

Pearry Reginald Teo

Keith Collea

Pearry Reginald Teo (based on the comic book "The DNA Hackers Chronicles")

Fullplot:

In a futuristic world, Michelle lives everyday battling with DNA Hackers who use their skills to hack into people's bodies and kill them. She is an assassin, battling her past demons and trying to keep her younger and extroverted brother, Jackie, out of trouble. When Jackie gets involved in a petty crime of robbery, he propels himself into the world of DNA Hackers, Shylocks (Loan Sharks) and Gang Fights. Wanting the respect that the world has never given to him only makes it harder for Jackie to peel himself away from the underground trades, against the hopes of his sister, Michelle. Michelle always wanted to leave the city and lead a calm and quiet lifestyle. As emotions and gunfire get into the way, Michelle and Jackie soon find themselves battling between their lives and finding out that in an immoral world, love can still survive. Blood is thicker than water.

A Lonely Place to Die

A Lonely Place to Die

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2011-11-02

Languages:

English, Serbian

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

99 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.3 (20771 Reviews)

Director:

Julian Gilbey

Cast:

Writer:

Julian Gilbey

Will Gilbey

Fullplot:

A group of five mountaineers are hiking and climbing in the Scottish Highlands when they discover a young Serbian girl buried in a small chamber in the wilderness. They become caught up in a terrifying game of cat and mouse with the kidnappers as they try to get the girl to safety.

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