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Steel Dawn (1987)

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Release Date: Nov 6, 1987 Wide

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This futuristic drama offers the classic story of Shane seved up with a few Mad Max moments and some interesting twists. The tale is set in the smouldering, decimated post-World War III town of Meridian, where locals scrabble to keep their meager farms watered in the midst of a desert wasteland. Bad-guys - a powerful landowner and his cronies - try to monopolize the precious local water supplies by bullying, kidnapping and even murdering citizens. To this beleaguered place comes the enigmatic

R, 1 hr. 30 min.

Action & Adventure

Directed By: Lance Hool

Written By: Doug Lefler

In Theaters: Nov 6, 1987 Wide

On DVD: Oct 17, 2000

Vestron Video

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Cast

Patrick Swayze
Nomad
Lisa Niemi
Kasha
Christopher Neame
Sho
Brion James
Tark
John Fujioka
Cord
Brett Hool
Jux Kasha's Son
Anthony Zerbe
Damnil
Marcel Van Heerden
Lann
Arnold Vosloo
Makker
James Whyle
Tooey
Russel Savadier
Off
Alex Heyns
Priest
Tullio Moneta
Henchman
Brad Morris
Bluto
Joe Ribiero
Cali
David Sherwood
Merchant

Critic Reviews for Steel Dawn

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Classic Swayze, Unrelentless Action!

February 3, 2009 Comment

Clint Morris

Brag Magazine

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The post-apocalyptic incarnation of Road House. While it's not as fun or innately campy, it's just worth watching for the crazy costumes and characters. Patrick Swayze embodies the nomad lifestyle, a drifter that only cares about himself and has no ties to anyone. However, Kasha and her son make his heart strong and he

August 30, 2010

Conner Rainwater

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Why does being a great warrior always involve doing hand stands? Both Yoda and Swayze are ga ga for them.Despite the entire concept of this film is a bit daft, the filmmaking itself isn't half bad.

June 3, 2007