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Robot Jox
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| Robot Jox | |
|---|---|
 Robot Jox movie poster |
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| Directed by | Stuart Gordon |
| Written by | Stuart Gordon Joe Haldeman |
| Starring | Gary Graham Anne-Marie Johnson |
| Music by | Frédéric Talgorn |
| Cinematography | Mac Ahlberg |
| Editing by | Lori Ball Ted Nicolaou |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures MGM/UA Home Entertainment |
| Release date(s) | November 21, 1990 |
| Running time | 85 min |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Followed by | Robot Wars |
| All Movie Guide profile | |
| IMDb profile | |
Robot Jox is a 1990 science fiction movie directed by Stuart Gordon.
The film is set in a post nuclear war world in which war has been outlawed. Instead, all conflicts between nations are resolved by one-on-one battles between giant robots, piloted by "jox". The plot of the movie centers around Achilles, a world-renowned pilot, fighting the ruthless Alexander for control of the territory of Alaska. Meanwhile, the genetically enhanced cadet Athena strives to prove that she is just as skilled as Achilles or any other male pilot. The catch phrase "crash and burn" (used in the same sense that "break a leg" is used in theatre circles) is used by the pilots throughout the movie.
Robot Jox was nominated for Best Film for the 1990 International Fantasy Film Award. It also spawned the 1993 sequel Robot Wars.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Gary Graham | Achilles |
| Anne-Marie Johnson | Athena |
| Paul Koslo | Alexander |
| Michael Alldredge | Tex Conway |
- Robot Jox at the Internet Movie Database