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Harsh Realm

TV·1999–2000·FOX·Drama, Action, Science-Fiction·1h·7.0·Created by Chris Carter

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A month before leaving the army, Lieutenant Tom Hobbes is rousted from bed in the middle of the night and taken to a secret location for one last mission: test a simulated virtual reality game used to teach situation war strategy. After being briefed on the top-secret project, code-named Harsh Realm, Hobbes is given his objective: eliminate Major Omar Santiago, who has taken the game hostage. But upon entering Harsh Realm, Hobbes discovers he is trapped there - and the deadly game will never end unless he completes his mission.

Cast

Scott BairstowScott BairstowLt. Thomas F. HobbesD.B. SweeneyD.B. SweeneyMichael PinocchioTerry O'QuinnTerry O'QuinnGeneral Omar Santiago

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