Robot Jox (1989)
Erscheinungsjahr: 1989
Land: United States
Alternative Title: Les gladiateurs de l'apocalypse, Robojox
Regisseur: Stuart Gordon
Writer: Joe Haldeman, Stuart Gordon
Production Genre
Produzent: Producer: Albert Band
Executive Producer: Charles Band
Firmen: Altar Productions, Empire Pictures
Genre: Action, Action Film, Cult, Dystopian Film, Mecha, Post-Apocalyptic Film, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Film
Budget: 10.000.000
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Schlüsselwörter
Schlüsselwörter: giant robot, mecha, piloted robot, post-apocalyptic future, robot, robot fighting
Geschichte
In a post-apocalyptic world fifty years after nuclear war, America and Russia resolve territorial disputes through one-on-one battles between giant robots, piloted by 'jox'. The match for Alaska's possession sees Achilles, an American jockey known for his conscience-driven approach, facing off against Alexander, a Russian pilot. The contest's outcome will determine the fate of the disputed territory.
Zusammenfassung
Directed by Stuart Gordon in 1990, 'Robot Jox' presents a unique dystopian future where conventional war has been replaced by battles between colossal robots as a means to settle conflicts between superpowers. The film centers around Achilles, a jockey who fights not just for victory but also with respect for his opponent and the sanctity of life. Although details about the plot are scarce in provided sources, 'Robot Jox' is notable for its exploration of themes such as honor, humanity's ability to adapt, and the destructive consequences of war.
