Robot Jox

Nov 21, 1990

1h 25m

★ 5.5

The ultimate killing machine. Part Man. Part Metal.

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.

Genres

Science Fiction

Action

Production Companies

Empire Pictures

Altar Productions

Robot Jox Trailers

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

Sportcaster

Gary Houston

Kate

Carolyn Purdy-Gordon

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