Robot Jox
“The ultimate killing machine. Part Man. Part Metal.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sitges Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 21, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1991
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Gordon
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Haldeman
- Original Score
- Frédéric Talgorn
- Original Title
- Robot Jox
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Production Studios
- Empire Pictures, Altar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Gordon
Joe Haldeman, Stuart Gordon
Frédéric Talgorn
Mac Ahlberg
Lori Ball, Ted Nicolaou
Albert Band, Charles Band
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Gordon
Director
Joe Haldeman
Screenplay
Albert Band
Producer
Frédéric Talgorn
Original Music Composer
Mac Ahlberg
Director of Photography
Lori Ball
Editor
Ted Nicolaou
Editor
Giovanni Natalucci
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Robot Jox
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What is Robot Jox about?
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.
Who directed Robot Jox?
Robot Jox was directed by Stuart Gordon.
Who stars in Robot Jox?
The principal cast of Robot Jox includes Gary Graham, Anne-Marie Johnson, Paul Koslo, Robert Sampson, Danny Kamekona.
When was Robot Jox released and how long is it?
Robot Jox was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Robot Jox?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Robot Jox was composed by Frédéric Talgorn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Robot Jox?
Robot Jox holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).