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Hands of Steel

Original title: Vendetta dal futuro
  • 19861986
  • RR
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
2.6K
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Daniel Greene in Vendetta dal futuro (1986)
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A cyborg is programmed to kill a scientist who holds the fate of mankind in his hands. He fails and hides in a diner in a desert run by a woman who likes him. The people who sent him are aft... Read allA cyborg is programmed to kill a scientist who holds the fate of mankind in his hands. He fails and hides in a diner in a desert run by a woman who likes him. The people who sent him are after him and so is the local arm wrestling champ.A cyborg is programmed to kill a scientist who holds the fate of mankind in his hands. He fails and hides in a diner in a desert run by a woman who likes him. The people who sent him are after him and so is the local arm wrestling champ.
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2.6K
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  • Director
    • Sergio Martino
  • Writers
    • Sergio Martino(story by)
    • Elisa Briganti(screenplay by)
    • Saul Sasha(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Daniel Greene
    • Janet Agren
    • Claudio Cassinelli
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  • Director
    • Sergio Martino
  • Writers
    • Sergio Martino(story by)
    • Elisa Briganti(screenplay by)
    • Saul Sasha(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Daniel Greene
    • Janet Agren
    • Claudio Cassinelli
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    • 44User reviews
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    Janet Agren and Daniel Greene in Vendetta dal futuro (1986)
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    George Eastman, Daniel Greene, Dean Ricca, and Darwyn Swalve in Vendetta dal futuro (1986)
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    Daniel Greene
    Daniel Greene
    • Paco Queruakas Paco Queruak
    Janet Agren
    Janet Agren
    • Lindaas Linda
    Claudio Cassinelli
    Claudio Cassinelli
    • Peter Howellas Peter Howell
    George Eastman
    George Eastman
    • Raul Moralesas Raul Morales
    Roberto Bisacco
    Roberto Bisacco
    • Cooperas Cooper
    • (as Robert Ben)
    Pat Monti
    Andrea Coppola
    • Eddieas Eddie
    • (as Andrew Louis Coppola)
    Donald O'Brien
    Donald O'Brien
    • Prof. Olsteras Prof. Olster
    Frank Walden
    • Detectiveas Detective
    Darwyn Swalve
    • Anatola Blancoas Anatola Blanco
    Amy Werba
    Amy Werba
    • Dr. Peckinpahas Dr. Peckinpah
    John Saxon
    John Saxon
    • Francis Turneras Francis Turner
    Bruno Bilotta
    Bruno Bilotta
    • Mosely Security Guardas Mosely Security Guard
    • (uncredited)
    Omero Capanna
    Omero Capanna
    • Gunman with Helmetas Gunman with Helmet
    • (uncredited)
    Franco Fantasia
    • Rev. Arthur Moselyas Rev. Arthur Mosely
    • (uncredited)
    Dean Ricca
    Dean Ricca
    • Ronnyas Ronny
    • (uncredited)
    Sergio Testori
    • Huntas Hunt
    • (uncredited)
    Alex Vitale
    • Mosely Security Guardas Mosely Security Guard
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Sergio Martino
    • Writers
      • Sergio Martino(story by) (screenplay by)
      • Elisa Briganti(screenplay by)
      • Saul Sasha(screenplay by)
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    Storyline

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    Sinister industrialist Francis Turner, played by John Saxon, creates a cyborg known as Paco Queruak (Daniel Greene) who has been programmed to terminate the leader of an ecological faction that stands in the way of the dystopian country in which the story is set. After failing in his mission to eliminate the ecologist, Paco flees to Arizona where he must face his opponents; and ultimately choose between his humanity and robotic natures. —Zach R.
    • arm wrestling
    • arm wrestling contest
    • world trade center manhattan new york city
    • chinatown manhattan new york city
    • tragic event
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    • Taglines
      • 30% human, 70% robot, 100% lethal. [Scandinavian DVD cover]
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      John Saxon, strictly adhering to Screen Actors Guild rules, refused to act in any scenes shot in America (all his scenes were shot in Italy) because this was not a union film. He credits SAG with saving his life, as he would have likely been on the helicopter that crashed, claiming the life of his co-star Claudio Cassinelli; he has not violated any SAG guidelines since. Two different but identically painted Bell helicopters were used for filming; the aircraft seen in close-up shots with Saxon has Italian registration, whereas the one seen flying--the helicopter involved in the fatal crash--has American registration.
    • Goofs
      Turner's helicopter in the long shots is a Bell Jet Ranger but in close ups, it is an Agusta A109 variant.
    • Quotes

      Raul Morales: When I get through with you, you'll have to wipe your ass with your nose

      Paco Queruak: Fuck you

    • Alternate versions
      The UK video version (released as "Fists Of Steel") was cut by 1 second to remove an ear-clap.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Cine-Masochist: Hands of Steel (2010)

    User reviews44

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    100% Testosterone-driven exploitation
    THIS is a totally awesome, adrenalin rushing, down and dirty in-your-face 80's Italian exploitation effort, but of course you have to be cautious who you may recommend it to! If you're, for example, attending a convention for people with an enormous IQ and you got a couple of hours to kill, you probably shouldn't suggest watching "Fists of Steel" because the script's intellectual value is rather questionable. Or in case you're a guest at a feminist gathering, I wouldn't advise mentioning "Fists of Steel" neither, as the film is literally stuffed with macho characters and typically male showdowns. In fact, to put it rather bluntly, "Fists of Steel" is a movie for guys, and preferably guys that like their heroes invincible, their women docile, their action & violence graphic & plentiful and their dialogs and story lines rudimentary. I'm not implying you have to be a retard in order to enjoy this film (otherwise, I'd be one myself) but it's merely a relaxing and undemanding film to watch after a hard day's work or together with a group of friends where there's loads of beer and pizza.

    "Fists of Steel" is basically an attempt to cash in on the huge success of James Cameron's "The Terminator", but without the rather complex time-traveling structure and advanced character developments. In futuristic America, where acid rain hurtles down daily and breathing poisonous air may kill you, beefcake Cyborg Paco Querak is programmed to terminate a blind & crippled environmentalist whose movement is seriously annoying big-shot industrialist John Saxon. However, Paco's conscience prevents him from finishing the job and he flees into the Arizonan desert. He entrenches himself in a cheap & sleazy motel where he falls in love with the friendly owner, arm-wrestles against aggressive truckers and patiently awaits the army of hired killers to come after him. There isn't a single moment of dullness in this movie and I was actually sad when it finished. The arm wrestling contests are incredibly entertaining to behold (muscles all over the screen), the car/truck/helicopter chases are extremely exciting and the fistfights are so harsh you can almost feel them. Daniel Greene is more than adequate in his heroic Cyborg-role but the supportive cast is even better with the almighty John Saxon as the über-bad guy, George Eastman as the jealous lead-trucker and Claudio Cassinelli (who sadly died during shooting) as one of the relentless hit men. Cassinelli's untimely death clearly caused a scripting problem, as his character is killed off screen. As always, Sergio Martino's direction is fast-paced and competent but nothing more than that. He was one of Italy's busiest and most versatile directors during the 60's, 70's and 80's, so don't expect too much typical trademarks or personalized styles as he just wanted to finish the job quick and proper. Claudio Simonetti, the multi-talented brain behind cult band Goblin, was in charge of the music and that's another reason for avid fans of Italian exploitation film to track this puppy down. Great testosterone-driven entertainment, love it or hate it!
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    • Coventry
    • Nov 5, 2007

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    • Release date
      • August 29, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • Spanish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Paco - Kampfmaschine des Todes
    • Filming locations
      • Lee's Ferry Lodge at Vermilion Cliffs - Highway 89A, Marble Canyon, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • National Cinematografica
      • Dania Film
      • Medusa Distribuzione
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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