Barb Wire
“Don't call me babe!”
Synopsis
A sexy nightclub owner, Barb Wire moonlights as a mercenary in Steel Harbor, one of the last free zones in the now fascist United States. When scientist Cora Devonshire wanders into Barb's establishment, she gets roped into a top-secret government plot involving biological weapons. Soon Barb is reunited with her old flame Axel Hood, who is now Cora's husband and a guerrilla fighter, resulting in plenty of tense action.
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Top Cast
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Pamela Anderson
Barbara Kopetski / Barb Wire
Temuera Morrison
Axel Hood
Victoria Rowell
Dr. Corrina Devonshire
Jack Noseworthy
Charlie Kopetski
Udo Kier
Curly
Steve Railsback
Colonel Pryzer
Xander Berkeley
Alexander Willis
John Paxton
Smooth
Joey Sagal
Fred the Bartender
Candace Kita
Dancer
Ai Wan
China
Clint Howard
Schmitz
Jennifer Banko
Spike
Mark Collver
Manny
Nicholas Worth
Ruben
Patti Tippo
Mom
Nils Allen Stewart
Jack
Tommy Lister Jr.
Bouncer
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 3, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 4, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.42x
-$5.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hogan
- Screenplay & Story
- Ilene Chaiken, Chuck Pfarrer
- Original Score
- Michel Colombier
- Original Title
- Barb Wire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Mandarin, German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.8M
- Production Studios
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Propaganda Films, Dark Horse Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hogan
Ilene Chaiken, Chuck Pfarrer, Chris Warner
Michel Colombier
Rick Bota, Guy Skinner, Mike Ferris
Peter Schink
Mike Richardson, Brad Wyman, Todd Moyer, Peter Heller
Department Leadership Roster
David Hogan
Director
Mike Richardson
Producer
Peter Schink
Editor
Brad Wyman
Producer
Todd Moyer
Producer
Rick Bota
Director of Photography
M. James Arnett
Stunt Coordinator
Chris Brown
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michel Colombier
Original Music Composer
Ilene Chaiken
Screenplay
Chuck Pfarrer
Screenplay
Jean-Philippe Carp
Production Design
Rosanna Norton
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barb Wire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Barb Wire about?
A sexy nightclub owner, Barb Wire moonlights as a mercenary in Steel Harbor, one of the last free zones in the now fascist United States. When scientist Cora Devonshire wanders into Barb's establishment, she gets roped into a top-secret government plot involving biological weapons. Soon Barb is reunited with her old flame Axel Hood, who is now Cora's husband and a guerrilla fighter, resulting in plenty of tense action.
Who directed Barb Wire?
Barb Wire was directed by David Hogan.
Who stars in Barb Wire?
The principal cast of Barb Wire includes Pamela Anderson, Temuera Morrison, Victoria Rowell, Jack Noseworthy, Udo Kier.
When was Barb Wire released and how long is it?
Barb Wire was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Barb Wire?
Barb Wire had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $3.8M at the worldwide box office (0.42 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Barb Wire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Barb Wire was composed by Michel Colombier.
Is Barb Wire based on a book or true story?
Barb Wire is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Chris Warner", Characters: "Chris Warner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Barb Wire?
Barb Wire holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).