War of the Robots (1978)

An alien civilization, which facing eminent extinction, kidnaps two famous genetic scientists from Earth. A troop of soldiers is dispatched to combat the humanoid robots and rescue the victims.

Director:

Alfonso Brescia (as Al Bradly)

Writers:

Alfonso Brescia (story) (as Al Bradly), Aldo Crudo (story) (as Alan Rawton)

Stars:

Antonio Sabato, Yanti Somer, Malisa Longo

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Antonio Sabato	...	Capt. John Boyd
Yanti Somer	...	Julie
Malisa Longo	...	Lois (as Melissa Long)
Patrizia Gori	...	Trissa Crew (as Patricia Gore)
Giacomo Rossi Stuart	...	Roger (as James R. Stuart)
Roberto Bianchetti	...	(as Robert Barnes)
Aldo Canti	...	Kuba - the Alien (as Nick Jordan)
Enrico Gozzo	...	(as Henry Goddard)
Licinia Lentini	...	Cmdr. King's Assistant (as Lilian Lacy)
Frank Siedlitz	...	Herb Julian
Massimo Righi	...	Dr. Wilkes (as Max Wright)
Dino Scandiuzzi	...	Jack (as Dean Cantor)
Nicole Stoliaroff	...	Trissa Crew Member (as Nicole Stocks)
Ian Pulley	...	Anthorian Leader
Venantino Venantini	...	Paul (as Vernon Vernons)

Storyline

An alien civilization, which facing eminent extinction, kidnaps two famous genetic scientists from Earth. A troop of soldiers is dispatched to combat the humanoid robots and rescue the victims.

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Plot Keywords:

mechanical man | outer space | robot | rescue | soldier | 

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Taglines:

Hostile Alien Cyborgs in a Battle for the Universe

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Genres:

Adventure | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

27 April 1978 (Italy)

Also Known As:

War of the Robots

Company Credits

Production Co:

Koala Cinematografica,Nais Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Telecolor)

Did You Know?

Connections

Follows Battle of the Stars (1978)

User Reviews

up there as one of the finest B-Movies of all time (star wars in a petri dish)

I must admit, it was until October 2004 that I actually got into watching B-movies. Say what you will, but when watched with friends, and a sack load of alcohol, films such as "Reactor", (War of the Robot, Guerra dei robot), can be absolutely hilarious. A friend of mine, namely Bob, a protégé of the all-knowing Shep, introduced me to a film called "The Intruder", in September of last year. I'm not sure was it the company, the strong beer, or the faint scent of German sausage in the air, but that film brought tears of joy and laughter to my eyes. Since that day, I have taken great pleasure in watching any B-Movie that comes my way. Although Rambu-The Intruder, has yet to be topped, "Reactor" is not without its charm. One of the funniest aspects of the film for me, was the English cover picture. It shows some sort of Star Wars-esquire Stormtrooper, who NEVER actually appears in the film!!! blend this with the hapless love story of Julie and John, mindless tales of a "translating device", sound effects and acting that boggle the mind, and a 20 minute space battle that insists space ships can only move in straight lines and at exactly the same speed, whilst resembling something being viewed under a microscope, AND a plot that forgets itself, (the once imminent Reactor explosion becomes long forgotten nostalgia) and you have REACTOR. A fun frolic for all the family. sure, your kids will say its crap. but tell them to shut up, call round your friends who have a sense of humour, get the beers and krabbenchips in, and enjoy the show.