---
title: "Direct Contact"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/direct-contact-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 20236
imdb_id: "tt1182609"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 4.5
vote_count: 63
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Direct Contact (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/direct-contact-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Direct Contact" (2009).
Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Title: Direct Contact.
Year: 2009.
Genre: Action, Adventure, and Thriller.
Runtime: 1h 30m.
US Release Date: April 16, 2009 (Source 1) / Direct-to-DVD release in US on June 2, 2009 (Source 3). Note: Source 1 says 04/16/2009 (US), Source 3 says June 2, 2009 direct-to-DVD. I should be careful here. I'll use the specific dates provided.
Writer/Producer/Director: Danny Lerner.
Cast: Dolph Lundgren, Michael Paré, Gina May, Bashar Rahal.
Plot: An imprisoned ex-US Special forces operative in Eastern Europe is offered freedom and money to rescue an American woman kidnapped by a ruthless warlord. Upon freeing her, he discovers the kidnapping was a r

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Sky Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Danny Lerner
- **Networks / Studios**: Millennium Films, Tosca Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dolph Lundgren** as *Mike Riggins*
- **Gina May** as *Ana*
- **Michael Paré** as *Clive Connelly*
- **Bashar Rahal** as *General Drago*
- **James Chalke** as *Trent Robbins*
- **Vladimir Vladimirov** as *Vlado Karadjov*
- **Raicho Vasilev** as *Boris*
- **Nikolay Stanoev** as *Gun Dealer*
- **Mike Straub** as *Lead Marine Guard*
- **Slavi Slavov** as *General Drago's Guard #1*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Direct Contact online?
Direct Contact is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Direct Contact worth watching?
Direct Contact holds a community rating of 4.5/10 based on 63 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Adventure for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Direct Contact and when was it released?
Direct Contact is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2009. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Direct Contact?
Direct Contact was directed by Danny Lerner.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Direct Contact — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/20236)
- [Direct Contact (2009) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1182609/fullcredits/)
- [Direct Contact - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_Contact)
- [Direct Contact (2009) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/20236-direct-contact/cast)

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