Robot Jox
The ultimate killing machine. Part Man. Part Metal.
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$10000000
Revenue
$0
Runtime
85 min
Release Date
1989-10-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
132
Vote Average
5.5
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
Gary Houston
Sportcaster
Carolyn Purdy-Gordon
Kate
Thyme Lewis
Sargon
Russel Case
Hercules
Geoffrey Copleston
Confederation Commissioner (as Geoffrey Coplestone)
Jacob Wheeler
1st Technician
Del Russel
2nd Technician
Larry Dolgin
Head Referee
Hal Yamanouchi
Tubie #1 (as Hal Yomanouchi)
Alex Vitale
Tubie #2
Luca Amitrano
Tubie #3
Jenai Ricci
Phillip & Kate's Child
Jillian Gordon
Phillip & Kate's Child
Suzanna Gordon
Phillip & Kate's Child
Wayne Brewer
Veteran Guard
John Shannon
Young Guard
James Sampson
Control Center Technician
Steve Pelot
Trainer
Bruce McGuire
Reporter #1
Mark D'Auria
Reporter #2
Claire Hardwick
Reporter #3
Marisa Menkins
Female Technician
Michael Vermaaten
Tribunal Guard
Sung Yee Tchao
Control Center Guard
Matteo Barzini
Philip and Kate's Other Children (uncredited)
Stuart Gordon
Bartender (uncredited)
Daniel Lederman
Robojox (uncredited)
David Cameron
Ajax
Massimo Ciprari
Referee
Enrico Cesaretti
Referee
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