The Guyver (1991)

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Release Date: Mar 18, 1991 Wide

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Based on the Japanese comic-book character created by Toshiki Takaya, this hyper-kinetic science fiction fantasy plays like a live-action cartoon. The title initially refers to a mysterious piece of technology capable of generating a powerful bio-mechanical exoskeleton around the body of its operator. After scientist Tetsu Segawa (Greg Paik) is murdered while trying to deliver it to CIA agent Max Reed (Mark Hamill), the device is stumbled upon by Sean Barker (Jack Armstrong), a friend of the

PG-13, 1 hr. 32 min.

Action & Adventure, Horror, Art House & International, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Directed By: Steve Wang , Screaming Mad George

In Theaters: Mar 18, 1991 Wide

On DVD: Aug 17, 2004

Cast

Mark Hamill
Max Reed
Vivian Wu
Mizky Segawa
Jack "Wildman" Armstrong
Sean Barker
David Gale
Fulton Balcus
Jeffrey Combs
Dr. East
Michael Berryman
Lisker
Michael Deak
Director
Danny Gibson
Aikido Instructor
Deborah Anne Gorman
Ms. Jensen
Jay Kelley
Lab Scientist
Greg Paik
Dr. Tetsu Segawa
Willard E. Pugh
Col. Castle
Linnea Quigley
Scream Queen
Johnnie Saiko
Craig
Doug Simpson
Quinton
Peter Spellos
Ramsey
Jimmie "J.J." Walker
Striker
David Wells
Gordon
Spice Williams
Weber
Dennis Madalone
Gang Member #4
Ted Smith
Ronnie

Critic Reviews for The Guyver

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An embarrassing adaptation of an excellent series...

August 9, 2007 Comment

Felix Vasquez Jr.

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Earns points for the weirdness; extra credit for the ultra-violent action bits.

July 26, 2002 Comment

Scott Weinberg

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Mark Hamill stars in another interesting sci-fi movie. Nowhere near as good as Star Wars, of course, but it's a sort of sci-fi horror action movie from Asia. I really should re-watch it, I liked it.

September 6, 2010