Spain / Oct 01, 1989 / Sitges Film Festival
The ultimate killing machine. Part Man. Part Metal.
1h 25min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
50 years after a nuclear war, the two superpowers handle territorial disputes in a different way. Each fields a giant robot to fight one-on-one battles in official matches, each piloted by a man inside, known as robot jockeys or jox. The contest for possession of Alaska will be fought by two of the best. The conscientious Achilles fights for the Americans. Opposing him is a Russian, Alexander.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Combs | 1st Prole |
| Ian Patrick Williams | Phillip |
| Jason Marsden | Tommy |
| Gary Houston | Sportcaster |
| Carolyn Purdy-Gordon | Kate |
| Thyme Lewis | Sargon |
| Russel Case | Hercules |
| Geoffrey Copleston | Confederation Commissioner (as Geoffrey Coplestone) |
| Jacob Wheeler | 1st Technician |
| Del Russel | 2nd Technician |
| Larry Dolgin | Head Referee |
| Hal Yamanouchi | Tubie #1 (as Hal Yomanouchi) |
| Alex Vitale | Tubie #2 |
| Luca Amitrano | Tubie #3 |
| Jenai Ricci | Phillip & Kate's Child |
| Jillian Gordon | Phillip & Kate's Child |
| Suzanna Gordon | Phillip & Kate's Child |
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| Wayne Brewer | Veteran Guard |
| John Shannon | Young Guard |
| James Sampson | Control Center Technician |
| Steve Pelot | Trainer |
| Bruce McGuire | Reporter #1 |
| Mark D'Auria | Reporter #2 |
| Claire Hardwick | Reporter #3 |
| Marisa Menkins | Female Technician |
| Michael Vermaaten | Tribunal Guard |
| Sung Yee Tchao | Control Center Guard |
| Matteo Barzini | Philip and Kate's Other Children (uncredited) |
| Stuart Gordon | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Daniel Lederman | Robojox (uncredited) |
| David Cameron | Ajax |
| Massimo Ciprari | Referee |
| Enrico Cesaretti | Referee |
Genres
Science FictionAction
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Robot Jox |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Empire Pictures, Altar Productions |
| Release date | 21 novembre 1990 |
| Executive producer | Charles Band |
| Production | Albert Band |
| Writer | Joe Haldeman, Stuart Gordon |
| Casting | Anthony Barnao |
| Editing | Lori Ball, Ted Nicolaou |
| Cinematography | Mac Ahlberg |
| Assistant directors | Stuart Gordon |
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| Camera operators | Mac Ahlberg |
| Additional photography | Mac Ahlberg |
| Production design | Giovanni Natalucci |
| Art direction | Giovanni Natalucci |
| Set decoration | Giovanni Natalucci |
| Visual effects | Kim Blanchette |
| Music | Frédéric Talgorn |
| Sound | Frédéric Talgorn |
| Collection | Robot Jox Collection |
| Budget | 10.000.000 € |
Release dates
Premiere
United States / Apr 28, 1990 / WorldFest Houston
Germany / Nov 02, 1990
Theatrical release
United States / Nov 21, 1990 / PG
Physical media
United States / Jan 01, 1991 / PG / VHS
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