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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🔍 Search on JustWatch →Momentum is sustained from first scene to last. The director knows how to give the viewer breathing room without losing tension — and that's valuable in the genre.
Watches in one breath. Plot logic is secondary — what matters here is movement and rhythm, and that's all in order.
For genre fans — essential viewing. For those looking for something deeper — possibly not the film.
Director: Stuart Gordon
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Viewing atmosphere: Evening with friends, volume up. Talking during the film is acceptable.
Gary Graham
Achilles
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
Ian Patrick Williams
Phillip
Jason Marsden
Tommy
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