Orion's Key

Apr 22, 1997

1h 39m

★ 3.1

Overview

After two archaeologists discover an ancient alien artifact in Africa, they must run for their lives from both the unstoppable guardian and protector that awakens as a result, and their greedy, madman employer, both of whom want the artifact.

Genres

Science Fiction

Action

Production Companies

Nu World Services

Nu Image

Orion's Key Trailers

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Cast

Sirius

Frank Zagarino

Michael Cavanaugh

Todd Jensen

Corinne Cavanaugh

Jennifer MacDonald

Silver

Greg Melvill-Smith

Professor Morton

Brian O'Shaughnessy

Arturus / Operative #2

Cordell McQueen

Sister George

Vera Blacker

Odd Job

Ian Yule

Leary

Dick Reineke

Father Donald

Norman Coombes

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