Warlords
“He came out of nowhere. A stranger... a soldier... and maybe a savior”
Synopsis
In a brutal, radioactive future, fearless warrior Dow is humanity's last hope against the Warlord and his mutant hordes. With the gorgeous, deadly Danny and the strange Ammo at his side, Dow makes desperate war on the fierce desert savages who threaten to overrun the world. Courage and resourcefulness on an heroic scale lead to a final, bitter triumph in this epic action adventure in future tense.
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Warlords (1988) - VHS Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 18, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 8, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Olen Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Andrew Ressler
- Original Title
- Warlords
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- American Independent Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Olen Ray
Scott Andrew Ressler
László Regos
William Shaffer
Fred Olen Ray, Harel Goldstein, Ronnie Hadar
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Olen Ray
Producer
Fred Olen Ray
Director
Scott Andrew Ressler
Writer
Harel Goldstein
Producer
László Regos
Director of Photography
William Shaffer
Editor
Jill Conners
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Warlords
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Warlords about?
In a brutal, radioactive future, fearless warrior Dow is humanity's last hope against the Warlord and his mutant hordes. With the gorgeous, deadly Danny and the strange Ammo at his side, Dow makes desperate war on the fierce desert savages who threaten to overrun the world. Courage and resourcefulness on an heroic scale lead to a final, bitter triumph in this epic action adventure in future tense.
Who directed Warlords?
Warlords was directed by Fred Olen Ray.
Who stars in Warlords?
The principal cast of Warlords includes David Carradine, Dawn Wildsmith, Sid Haig, Ross Hagen, Fox Harris.
When was Warlords released and how long is it?
Warlords was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Warlords?
Warlords 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.).