description Half Past Dead Overview
Half Past Dead is a 2002 action thriller starring Steven Seagal. The film follows an ex-KGB agent wrongly imprisoned in Germany who orchestrates a daring escape from a maximum security prison. Its notable for its intense prison action sequences and dark crime themes. It’s primarily aimed at viewers interested in action movies, particularly those who appreciate the style of 2000s era films featuring Seagal and similar genre conventions.
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info Half Past Dead Specifications
| Country | Germany |
| Year | 2002 |
help Half Past Dead FAQ
What is Half Past Dead about?
Steven Seagal plays undercover FBI agent Sasha Petrosevitch inside the reopened Alcatraz prison. The plot involves a prisoner with information about $200 million in gold, a hostage situation, and an armed assault on the prison. [Sony Pictures](https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/halfpastdead)
Is Half Past Dead set in a German prison?
No, the main setting is the fictional New Alcatraz prison, not a German prison. The film was a 2002 US and German production, but its story centers on Alcatraz and Agent Petrosevitch. [Sony Pictures](https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/halfpastdead)
Who stars in Half Past Dead?
The cast includes Steven Seagal, Morris Chestnut, Ja Rule, Nia Peeples, Tony Plana, and Kurupt. The film was released in 2002 and distributed through Screen Gems and Sony Pictures.
Does Half Past Dead have a sequel?
Yes, Half Past Dead 2 was released in 2007 as a separate follow-up. It continues the franchise but does not simply repeat the original film's New Alcatraz story.
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