Steel Dawn

R

Released Nov 6, 1987

1 hr. 42 min.

Sci-Fi

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A post-World War III swordsman (Patrick Swayze) defends a desert widow (Lisa Niemi) and her water-treatment farm.

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markhorneyuk

An absolute classic set in a post apocalyptic future. Some mad max, tank girl and fist of the north star lovers may like this. Packed with violence, martial arts and lots of action.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/23/24

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Karen L

I always wonder if, when actors and crew are in the midst of making a horrible movie, that they are aware of its horribleness. If it was not the case for this movie, then it must never be the case.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/09/23

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james c

Movies lo budg, but makes up for it with heart. Not half bad, rooted for neame.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/17/23

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Zinjx W

Pretty weak post-apocalyptic action, it helps if you're a Patrick Swayze fan.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

06/05/23

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kevin c

In an unspecified dystopian future where water is scarce, Patrick Swayze plays a drifter and former soldier who comes across a friendly compound run by a beautiful woman. Peace doesn't last long when another group come after them for their water and hire a killer to take care of Swayze. Classic 80's movie. Not great but follows a tried and true formula that most eighties movies followed. Fun rewatch.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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One of the weaker post-apocalyptic fantasy efforts to come in the wake of Mad Max. Which is a shame, because the cast was ripe for a b-movie classic, but ultimately it's just another nameless, forgettable knockoff. There are some decent elements in it though...

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/12/22

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Lance Hool

Director

Patrick Swayze

Nomad

Lisa Niemi

Kasha

Christopher Neame

Sho

Brion James

Tark

Anthony Zerbe

Damnil

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Walter Goodman

New York Times

The movie starts with the mysterious fighter standing on his head. Maybe it looks better that way.

May 21, 2003

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Caffeinated Clint

Brag Magazine

Classic Swayze, Unrelentless Action!

Rated: 3/5

Feb 3, 2009

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Michael Szymanski

International Press Academy

Rated: 2/5

Oct 7, 2005

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Synopsis

A post-World War III swordsman (Patrick Swayze) defends a desert widow (Lisa Niemi) and her water-treatment farm.

Director: Lance Hool
Executive Producer: William Quigley, Larry Sugar
Screenwriter: Doug Lefler
Distributor: Vestron Pictures
Production Co: Vestron Pictures, Silver Lion Films
Rating: R
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 6, 1987, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $311.9K

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