Robot Jox (1989)

Taglines:

The ultimate killing machine. Part Man. Part Metal.

Parents Guide:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 November 1990 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Robojox See more »

Filming Locations:

Empire Studios, Rome, Lazio, Italy See more »

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$1,272,977 (USA)

Production Co:

Empire Pictures, Altar Productions See more »

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Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Trivia

During the script-writing process, science fiction author Joe Haldeman and director Stuart Gordon clashed on the vision of the film. Halderman wanted a dramatic, serious science fiction film. Gordon however wanted to liven it up and use stereotypes. In Haldeman's word's, "I would try to change the science into something reasonable; Stuart would change it back to Saturday-morning cartoon stuff. I tried to make believable, reasonable characters, and Stuart would insist on throwing in clichés and caricatures. It was especially annoying because it was a story about soldiers, and I was the only person around who'd ever been one." As they were saying their goodbyes to one another, Gorden pinpointed the problem. He said "Joe, our problem is that you're writing a movie for adults that children can enjoy, but I'm directing a movie for children that adults can enjoy!" See more »

Goofs

Continuity: During the first Achilles/Alexander fight, Achilles fires the "secret" green laser from the Robot's chest turret. However, it was stated very bluntly during the weapons briefing that the laser was mounted in the shoulder turret. See more »

Quotes

Tex Conway: Crash and burn.
Achilles: That's just for Jox.
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Connections

Referenced in "Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Robot Wars & Robo Warriors (#4.28)" (2010) See more »