Neon City (1991)

"Mad Max" clone set in the not-too-distant future about a group of people trying to escape to a safe haven called Neon City after a solar disaster that has decimated the Earth.

Director:

Monte Markham

Writers:

Jeff Begun, Buck Finch,

Stars:

Michael Ironside, Vanity, Lyle Alzado

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Ironside	...	Harry M. Stark
Vanity	...	Reno
Lyle Alzado	...	Bulk
Valerie Wildman	...	Sandy Randall
Nick Klar	...	Dr. Tom
Juliet Landau	...	Twink Talaman
Arsenio 'Sonny' Trinidad	...	Wing
Richard Sanders	...	Dickie Devine
Monte Markham	...	Captain Raymond
Jesse Bennett	...	Captain Jenkins
Curley Green	...	Dispatcher
Jeffrey Olson	...	Doctor at Jericho
Anthony Leger	...	Gary
John Perryman	...	Guard at Jericho
Donna Todd	...	Annie

Storyline

In the year 2053, the earth has been devastated by a military experiment gone awry. The ozone layer is gone, radioactive clouds drift across the plains, and unpredictable, intense bursts of ultra-violet sunlight (called "brights") incinerate anyone caught outside. In these conditions, a group of travelers are trying to get from the frontier town of Jericho to the paradise safe haven of Neon City: A doctor named Tom, an old man with a mysterious past, a prostitute, a spoiled rich girl, an untalented comedian, and a bounty hunter named Stark with his valuable prisoner Reno. They board an armored truck converted into a passenger transport driven by an ex-convict named Bulk. Along they way, the travelers deal with passing though radioactive Xander clouds, 150F degrees of "brights", unstable paved roads, and nomadic motorcycle riders who kill anyone venturing though their territory. During the journey, few, if any, of the passengers turn out to be what they initially appear.

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Plot Keywords:

prostitute | bounty hunter | post apocalypse | street shootout | hot tub | 

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Taglines:

Take a deep breath, it may be your last. Welcome to the year 2053.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence

Details

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 May 1992 (Hungary)

Also Known As:

Anno 2053 - la grande fuga

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Little Bear Productions, Trimark Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Lyle Alzado's final film.

User Reviews

I give it two thumbs up!

Okay, I for one liked this movie. Now granted, it doesn't compare to the special effects that are around today, but overall, I enjoyed it! It had an interesting plot, lots of action, nice character development, and an excellent performance by Michael Ironside. This movie held my interest all the way through until the last scene. It is categorized as science-fiction; however, there was very little scientific lingo, so it is easy enough for anyone to follow. I especially enjoyed how the characters began as strangers in the movie, and slowly melded together into a sort a renegade troupe, determined to stay alive. I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone who can get there hands on it!