Crash and Burn
Synopsis
Unicom is a powerful organization overseeing most of the world after its economic collapse. They have banned computers and robots in an attempt to insure "life, liberty, and the pursuit of economic stability". When a Unicom Synth robot infiltrates a southwest TV station and kills the manager, a revolutionary against the gestapo-like corporation, a lowly Unicom delivery man must help the rest of the station survive through the incoming "thermal storm".
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Crash and Burn Original trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-20
Top Cast
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Paul Ganus
Tyson Keen
Megan Ward
Arren
Ralph Waite
Lathan Hooks
Bill Moseley
Quinn
Eva LaRue
Parice
Jack McGee
Winston Wickett
Elizabeth Maclellan
Sandra
Katherine Armstrong
Christie
John Davis Chandler
Bud
Kristopher Logan
Scratch
David DeCoteau
ILU Member (uncredited)
John Schouweiler
ILU Member (uncredited)
Michael Shamus Wiles
Cop (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Band
- Screenplay & Story
- J.S. Cardone
- Original Score
- Richard Band
- Original Title
- Crash and Burn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Full Moon Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Band
J.S. Cardone
Richard Band
Michael Cardone, Mac Ahlberg
Ted Nicolaou
Charles Band, Debra Dion, John Schouweiler, Michael Catalano, David DeCoteau
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Band
Director
J.S. Cardone
Writer
Kathleen Coates
Production Design
Angela Balogh-Calin
Costume Design
Chuck Borden
Stunt Coordinator
John Schouweiler
Producer
David DeCoteau
Producer
Richard Band
Original Music Composer
Mac Ahlberg
Director of Photography
Ted Nicolaou
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crash and Burn
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What is Crash and Burn about?
Unicom is a powerful organization overseeing most of the world after its economic collapse. They have banned computers and robots in an attempt to insure "life, liberty, and the pursuit of economic stability". When a Unicom Synth robot infiltrates a southwest TV station and kills the manager, a revolutionary against the gestapo-like corporation, a lowly Unicom delivery man must help the rest of the station survive through the incoming "thermal storm".
Who directed Crash and Burn?
Crash and Burn was directed by Charles Band.
Who stars in Crash and Burn?
The principal cast of Crash and Burn includes Paul Ganus, Megan Ward, Ralph Waite, Bill Moseley, Eva LaRue.
When was Crash and Burn released and how long is it?
Crash and Burn was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Crash and Burn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crash and Burn was composed by Richard Band.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crash and Burn?
Crash and Burn holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).