Battletruck
“A science fiction adventure of the near future.”
Synopsis
It's the 21st century, the Oil Wars have made a mess of the planet and the land outside major cities is lawless. After Hunter comes to the aid of Corlie, who has run away from the villainous Straker, he takes her to the peaceful community of Clearwater. Unfortunately for the citizens of Clearwater, Straker fully intends to get Corlie back.
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3x
+$2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harley Cokeliss
- Screenplay & Story
- Irving Austin, John Beech, Harley Cokeliss
- Original Score
- Kevin Peek
- Original Title
- Battletruck
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Battletruck Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harley Cokeliss
Irving Austin, John Beech, Harley Cokeliss, Michael Abrams
Kevin Peek
Chris Menges
Michael Horton
Lloyd Phillips, Robert Whitehouse
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Phillips
Producer
Irving Austin
Screenplay
John Beech
Screenplay
Harley Cokeliss
Screenplay
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
Chris Menges
Director of Photography
Christine West
Costume Design
Harley Cokeliss
Director
Robert Whitehouse
Producer
Kevin Peek
Original Music Composer
Michael Horton
Editor
Gary Hansen
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Battletruck
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Battletruck about?
It's the 21st century, the Oil Wars have made a mess of the planet and the land outside major cities is lawless. After Hunter comes to the aid of Corlie, who has run away from the villainous Straker, he takes her to the peaceful community of Clearwater. Unfortunately for the citizens of Clearwater, Straker fully intends to get Corlie back.
Who directed Battletruck?
Battletruck was directed by Harley Cokeliss.
Who stars in Battletruck?
The principal cast of Battletruck includes Michael Beck, Annie McEnroe, James Wainwright, Bruno Lawrence, John Bach.
When was Battletruck released and how long is it?
Battletruck was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Battletruck?
Battletruck had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $3M at the worldwide box office (3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Battletruck?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Battletruck was composed by Kevin Peek.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Battletruck?
Battletruck holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).