Redline (1997)
"Deathline" (original title)

When a man is murdered in Moscow, experimental bionic research brings him back to life. He then sets out to find his murderers and money that was stolen during the crime.

Director:

Tibor Takács

Writers:

Tibor Takács, Brian Irving

Stars:

Rutger Hauer, Mark Dacascos, Yvonne Sciò

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rutger Hauer	...	John Anderson Wade
Mark Dacascos	...	Merrick
Yvonne Sciò	...	Marina K. / Katya
Patrick Dreikauss	...	Mishka
Randall William Cook	...	Vanya the Special Prosecutor
Michael Mehlmann	...	Serge
Ildikó Szücs	...	Antonia (as Ildiko Szucs)
István Kanizsay	...	Assistant Prosecutor (as Istvan Kaizsai)
John Thompson	...	Udo
Gabor Peter Vincze	...	Lt. Lo
Scott J. Ateah	...	Brest (as Scott Athea)
Attila Árpa	...	Yamoto
Jak Osmond	...	Assassin
Roger La Page	...	Beggar
Ágnes Bánfalvy	...	The President (as Agnes Banfalvi)

Storyline

When a man is murdered in Moscow, experimental bionic research brings him back to life. He then sets out to find his murderers and money that was stolen during the crime.

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Plot Keywords:

blood | shootout | hand to hand combat | dark hero | duel | 

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Taglines:

In The Future, Death Is Only The Beginning.

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Genres:

Action | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

Canada Netherlands

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 December 1997 (Russia)

Also Known As:

Redline

Filming Locations:

Budapest, Hungary

Company Credits

Production Co:

Nu Image Films, Mondofin B.V.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When John Wade's body is lying in the field it changes positions. One camera angle shows him on his side with his legs crossed, while the other camera angle shows him on his back with his legs apart.

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Connections

References GoldenEye (1995)

User Reviews

A Mess

This movie has two pluses in its favor. First, Rutger Hauer looks great. Second, the sets and art direction are very interesting. The movie has a strange blend of Old World buildings, futuristic props and 1940's style furniture. Other movies (yes, most notably Blade Runner) have used a similar look more successfully, but the total effect was still compelling. I did get the impression, however, that they used the same building over and over and just changed the furniture when it was supposed to be a different location.

Unfortunately, the filmmakers appear to have spent so much money on the set that they had no funds for other essential movie elements such as a script that made sense, costumes for the actresses and an acting coach. I found the plot utterly incomprehensible. I have no idea why any character in the movie did any of the things he/she did. I have no idea what the ending was supposed to mean.

Equally baffling was the fact that the women in the movie wore no clothes. The film is set in Moscow; you'd think they would get cold. Okay, I can understand that prostitutes in brothels are not going to fully clad, but come on--topless women boxers? nude women assassins?

Finally, with the exception of Hauer (who really has given some great performances in his career), no one in this movie can act. NO ONE!! Robbie the Robot gave better line readings.

In short, if you're looking for a movie filled with meaningless violence and even more meaningless sex, you'll love this one.