Radioactive Dreams
“Meet Phillip and Marlowe, the post-nuclear private eyes. They're looking for good times and fast women. Their first case could be the world's last.”
Synopsis
After an atomic war Phillip Hammer and Marlowe Chandler have spent 15 years on their own in an bunker, stuffed with junk from the 40s and old detective novels. Now, 19 years old, they leave their shelter to find a world full of mutants, freaks and cannibals. They become famous detectives in the struggle for the two keys that could fire the last nuclear weapon.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-10
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John Stockwell
Phillip Chandler
Michael Dudikoff
Marlowe Hammer
Lisa Blount
Miles Archer
George Kennedy
Spade Chandler
Don Murray
Dash Hammer
Michele Little
Rusty Mars
Norbert Weisser
Sternwood
Paul Keller Galan
Harold
Demian Slade
Chester
Christian Andrews
Brick Bardo
Hilary Shepard
Biker Leader
Sue Saad
Punk District Singer
Robin Arcuri
Jennifer
Dana Sue Collins
Leader of the Heavy Metal Rockers (uncredited)
Glory Fioramonti
Biker #2
Eve Muller
Hippie Chick
Reni Santoni
'Red' Hairstylist
Smith Wordes
Dancer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Market
Festival / Special Debut
September 19, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1987
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.33x
+$4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Pyun
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Pyun
- Original Score
- Peter Manning Robinson
- Original Title
- Radioactive Dreams
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7M
- Production Studios
- Manson International, DEG, ITM Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Pyun
Albert Pyun
Peter Manning Robinson
Charles Minsky
Dennis M. O'Connor
H. Frank Dominguez, Moctesuma Esparza, Tom Karnowski
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Pyun
Director
Christine Boyar
Costume Design
Chester Kaczenski
Production Design
Charles Minsky
Director of Photography
Albert Pyun
Writer
Dennis M. O'Connor
Editor
Moctesuma Esparza
Producer
Tom Karnowski
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Radioactive Dreams
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What is Radioactive Dreams about?
After an atomic war Phillip Hammer and Marlowe Chandler have spent 15 years on their own in an bunker, stuffed with junk from the 40s and old detective novels. Now, 19 years old, they leave their shelter to find a world full of mutants, freaks and cannibals. They become famous detectives in the struggle for the two keys that could fire the last nuclear weapon.
Who directed Radioactive Dreams?
Radioactive Dreams was directed by Albert Pyun.
Who stars in Radioactive Dreams?
The principal cast of Radioactive Dreams includes John Stockwell, Michael Dudikoff, Lisa Blount, George Kennedy, Don Murray.
When was Radioactive Dreams released and how long is it?
Radioactive Dreams was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Radioactive Dreams?
Radioactive Dreams had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $7M at the worldwide box office (2.33 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Radioactive Dreams?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Radioactive Dreams was composed by Peter Manning Robinson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Radioactive Dreams?
Radioactive Dreams holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).