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Steel (1997)

PG_13  97 min  -  Action | Crime | Sci-Fi   -  15 August 1997 (USA)
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John Henry Irons designs weapons for the military. When his project to create weapons that harmlessly neutralize soldiers is sabotaged... See full summary »

Director:

Kenneth Johnson

Writers:

Louise Simonson (comic book series), Jon Bogdanove (comic book series), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Shaquille O'Neal ...
Annabeth Gish ...
Susan Sparks
Judd Nelson ...
Nathaniel Burke
Richard Roundtree ...
Uncle Joe
Irma P. Hall ...
Grandma Odessa
Ray J ...
Martin (as Ray J.)
Harvey Silver ...
Lamont
Charles Napier ...
Col. David
Kerrie Keane ...
Sen. Nolan
Eric Pierpoint Eric Pierpoint ...
Major
Tembi Locke ...
Norma
Thom Barry ...
Sgt. Marcus
Gary Graham ...
Detective
Eric Saiet ...
Young Cop
Hill Harper ...
Slats
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Storyline

John Henry Irons designs weapons for the military. When his project to create weapons that harmlessly neutralize soldiers is sabotaged, he leaves in disgust. When he sees gangs are using his weapons on the street, he uses his brains and his Uncle Joe's junkyard know-how to fight back, becoming a real man of "steel." Written by Thomas Pluck <stripey@winternet.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Gang | Military | Soldier | Junkyard | Fight  | See more »

Taglines:

Man. Metal. Hero. See more »

Genres:

Action | Crime | Sci-Fi

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some superhero action violence See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Aço See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$16,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$870,068 (USA) (17 August 1997) (1260 Screens)

Gross:

$1,710,972 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Shaquille O'Neal had to do all of his own stunts; the producers were unable to find a 7'1" stunt double for him. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: Steel's armor is supposed to be made from steel which he's forged himself. Despite this the armor and helmet flexes as if made from painted rubber throughout the movie. See more »

Quotes

Uncle Joe: Look-it here, boy! You ain't Superman! And you damn sure ain't gettin' paid!
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Connections

Featured in "The Nostalgia Critic: It (#3.50)" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"We've Got Heart"
Written by Antonina Armato
Performed by S.H.E. See more »