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Robot Jox
“The ultimate killing machine. Part Man. Part Metal.”
5.5 / 10• 1990• 1h 25m•PG• English
Science FictionAction
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Gary Graham
Achilles
Lead
Anne-Marie Johnson
Athena
Paul Koslo
Alexander
Robert Sampson
Commisioner Jameson
Danny Kamekona
Dr. Matsumoto
Hilary Mason
Professor Laplace
Michael Alldredge
Tex Conway
Jeffrey Combs
1st Prole
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Stuart Gordon's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Robot Jox is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
