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Echelon Conspiracy

  • 2009
  • PG-13
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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Echelon Conspiracy (2009)
An engineer receives an untraceable cell phone, which he slowly becomes aware is used for dangerous purposes. Following the instructions he receives via text message, soon finds himself fighting for his life.
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At first, the strange phone messages promised great wealth. Soon, though, government agents pursue the young engineer receiving them around the world.At first, the strange phone messages promised great wealth. Soon, though, government agents pursue the young engineer receiving them around the world.At first, the strange phone messages promised great wealth. Soon, though, government agents pursue the young engineer receiving them around the world.

  • Director
    • Greg Marcks
  • Writers
    • Michael Nitsberg
    • Kevin Alyn Elders
  • Stars
    • Shane West
    • Edward Burns
    • Ving Rhames
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    20K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Greg Marcks
    • Writers
      • Michael Nitsberg
      • Kevin Alyn Elders
    • Stars
      • Shane West
      • Edward Burns
      • Ving Rhames
    • 83User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
    • 26Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast34

    Shane West
    Shane West
    • Max Peterson
    Edward Burns
    Edward Burns
    • John Reed
    Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames
    • Agent Dave Grant
    Jonathan Pryce
    Jonathan Pryce
    • Mueller
    Tamara Feldman
    Tamara Feldman
    • Kamila
    Gosha Kutsenko
    Gosha Kutsenko
    • Russian General
    Gubanov Sergei
    Gubanov Sergei
    • Yuri Malanin
    • (as Sergey Gubanov)
    Martin Sheen
    Martin Sheen
    • Raymond Burke
    Ilan Goodman
    • Dennis
    Todd Jensen
    Todd Jensen
    • Agent Fletcher
    Steven Elder
    Steven Elder
    • Charles
    Sandra De Sousa
    Sandra De Sousa
    • Female Casino Tech
    Greg Donaldson
    Greg Donaldson
    • Casino Tech
    Andrea Enright
    • NSA Tech #2
    Trevor White
    Trevor White
    • Paul Spencer
    Ryan Spike Dauner
    • Echelon Tech
    Dimitar Dimitrov
    • Kremlin Guard
    Danko Jordanov
    Danko Jordanov
    • Max's Attacker 2
    • Director
      • Greg Marcks
    • Writers
      • Michael Nitsberg
      • Kevin Alyn Elders
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      In some global markets "Echelon Conspiracy" was released with the title "The Gift."
    • Goofs
      In the end, Max discusses with Reed that no charges are pressed against him, yet he has been bailed out by Kamilla, which would not be necessary as he is a free man.
    • Quotes
      • computer: Echelon is a threat to freedom.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience/Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li/Crossing Over/An American Affair/Bob Funk/Echelon Conspiracy (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Helicopter
      Written by Russell Lissack (uncredited), Gordon Moakes (uncredited), Kele Okereke (uncredited) and Matt Tong (uncredited)
      Performed by Bloc Party

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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 27, 2009 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Bulgaria
      • Luxembourg
    • Official site
      • Official site (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • The Gift
    • Filming locations
      • Sofia, Bulgaria
    • Production companies
      • Dark Castle Entertainment
      • Mobicom Entertainment
      • BUFO
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $666,009
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $500,154
      • Mar 1, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,186,782
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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