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The ultimate killing machine. Part Man. Part Metal. - Robot Jox
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Title: Robot Jox

Release Date: 1 Oct 1989

Runtime: 1h 25m

Genre: Science Fiction, Action

Director: Empire Pictures, Altar Productions

Production Companies: Empire Pictures, Altar Productions

Overview: 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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.6 (131 votes)

Cast

  • Achilles: Gary Graham
  • Athena: Anne-Marie Johnson
  • Alexander: Paul Koslo
  • Commisioner Jameson: Robert Sampson
  • Dr. Matsumoto: Danny Kamekona
  • Professor Laplace: Hilary Mason
  • Tex Conway: Michael Alldredge
  • 1st Prole: Jeffrey Combs
  • Phillip: Ian Patrick Williams
  • Tommy: Jason Marsden
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