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Gunhed

2038. Computer domination is a reality. Gunhed: man's last defence in the great robot war

4.8 / 10 1989 1h 40mNR Japanese
Science FictionAction

Storyline

High-concept Sci-Fi adventure about an island that actually is a computer called Kyron 5, itself created to design and manufacture super-advanced robots to be used as slaves for the rest of the world. One day Kyron decides that human beings are unnecessary, so it declares war on the world. But Kyron cannot be tamed, and after many lives are lost in the attempt, mankind decides to leave Kyron to its own devices.

Cast & Crew

Masahiro Takashima

Masahiro Takashima

Brooklyn

Lead
Brenda Bakke

Brenda Bakke

Texas Air Ranger Sgt. Nim

EH

Eugene Harada

Seven

Kaori Mizushima

Kaori Mizushima

Eleven

RR

Randy Reyes

Gunhed (voice)

JB

James Brewster Thompson

Barabbas

Aya Enjoji

Aya Enjoji

Bebe

Yousuke Saito

Yousuke Saito

Boxer

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Masato Harada's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Gunhed is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker