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Radioactive Dreams

  • 19851985
  • RR
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
1.7K
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Radioactive Dreams (1985)
After a nuclear war, Phillip Hammer and Marlowe Chandler have spent fifteen years on their own in a bunker, stuffed with junk from the 40s and old detective novels. Now, nineteen-years-old, they leave their shelter to find a world full of mutants, freaks, and cannibals.
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After a nuclear war, Phillip Hammer and Marlowe Chandler have spent fifteen years on their own in a bunker, stuffed with junk from the 40s and old detective novels. Now, nineteen-years-old, ... Read allAfter a nuclear war, Phillip Hammer and Marlowe Chandler have spent fifteen years on their own in a bunker, stuffed with junk from the 40s and old detective novels. Now, nineteen-years-old, they leave their shelter to find a world full of mutants, freaks, and cannibals. They beco... Read allAfter a nuclear war, Phillip Hammer and Marlowe Chandler have spent fifteen years on their own in a bunker, stuffed with junk from the 40s and old detective novels. Now, nineteen-years-old, they leave their shelter to find a world full of mutants, freaks, and cannibals. They become famous detectives in the struggle for the two keys that could fire the last nuclear wea... Read all

IMDb RATING
5.4/10
1.7K
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  • Director
    • Albert Pyun
  • Writer
    • Albert Pyun
  • Stars
    • John Stockwell
    • Michael Dudikoff
    • Michele Little
Top credits
  • Director
    • Albert Pyun
  • Writer
    • Albert Pyun
  • Stars
    • John Stockwell
    • Michael Dudikoff
    • Michele Little
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 23User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Top cast

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    John Stockwell
    John Stockwell
    • Phillip Chandleras Phillip Chandler
    Michael Dudikoff
    Michael Dudikoff
    • Marlowe Hammeras Marlowe Hammer
    Michele Little
    Michele Little
    • Rusty Marsas Rusty Mars
    Lisa Blount
    Lisa Blount
    • Miles Archeras Miles Archer
    Don Murray
    Don Murray
    • Dash Hammeras Dash Hammer
    George Kennedy
    George Kennedy
    • Spade Chandleras Spade Chandler
    Norbert Weisser
    Norbert Weisser
    • Sternwoodas Sternwood
    Christian Andrews
    • Brick Bardoas Brick Bardo
    Paul Keller Galan
    • Chesteras Chester
    • (as P.K. Galán)
    Demian Slade
    Demian Slade
    • Haroldas Harold
    Hilary Shepard
    Hilary Shepard
    • Biker Leaderas Biker Leader
    • (as Hilary Shapiro)
    Sue Saad
    • Punk District Singeras Punk District Singer
    Kimberly McKillip
    • Sadie - Hippie Chickas Sadie - Hippie Chick
    Gulcin Gilbert
    • Greaser Chickas Greaser Chick
    • (as Gulshin Gilbert)
    Mark Brown
    • Greaseras Greaser
    Nathan Stein
    • Corky the Surf Mutantas Corky the Surf Mutant
    Cynthia Ream
    • Buster Heavyas Buster Heavy
    Glory Fioramonti
    • Biker #2as Biker #2
    • (as Glory Fiormonti)
    • Director
      • Albert Pyun
    • Writer
      • Albert Pyun
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    After a nuclear war, Phillip Hammer and Marlowe Chandler have spent fifteen years on their own in a bunker, stuffed with junk from the 40s and old detective novels. Now, nineteen-years-old, they leave their shelter to find a world full of mutants, freaks, and cannibals. They become famous detectives in the struggle for the two keys that could fire the last nuclear weapon. —Tom Zoerner <Tom.Zoerner@informatik.uni-erlangen.de>
    • sci fi spoof
    • low budget sci fi movie
    • ghetto blaster
    • post thermonuclear war
    • urban setting
    • 5 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Raymond Chandler, meet Mad Max.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Music
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This movie marks the first appearance of the name "Brick Bardo" in an Albert Pyun movie. It has, so far, appeared in seven of his movies.
    • Quotes

      Miles Archer: I'm going to blow your head off unless I get those keys!

      Marlowe Hammer: So what does this mean, Miles? You don't love me no more?

    • Alternate versions
      The United States release of this film includes a written introduction that other cuts of the film do not have. It contains more information regarding the keys and bomb. This can be viewed on the Vestron Video release and the Laserdisc that followed it. The German DVD contains the only Widescreen cut of the film. As a special feature; this intro is included.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Vicious Lips (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Nightmare
      Performed by Jill Jaxx

      Written by Michael McCarty, Jill Jaxx and Judith Nee

      Produced and Arranged by Michael McCarty

    User reviews23

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    The bomb drops, but there's fun to be had.
    This is that rarity amongst post-apocalyptic cinema - a film that dares to show people trying to enjoy life in the ruins of civilization. Although it's eighties heritage shows through in an overzealous use of neon, tacky dance-rock and the frankly dodgy nightclub scenes, any film that can combine a nuclear war with disco has to be applauded.

    Our heroes emerge after a childhood in a bomb shelter. Their only guide to the 'real' world has been the work of crime writers such as Raymond Chandler. Convinced, therefore, that everyone wears sharp suits, talks like a hipster and goes down after one swift punch to the jaw, they embark on their journey back to civilization.

    Although the film starts by gently mocking the conventions of post-apocalyptic cinema (disco dancing midgets in white suits for instance (no, I'm not making this up!)), the bravery of the script dwindles, and about half way through it degenerates into the very generic twaddle that it sets out to mock. Still, as generic twaddle goes, it is enjoyable and entertaining, and hey, love that disco dancing...
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    • Nov 6, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 19, 1986 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Mexico
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sueños radioactivos
    • Filming locations
      • Hawaii, USA
    • Production companies
      • ITM Productions
      • Vanir Group of Companies
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $220,038
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $141,055
      • Sep 21, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $220,038
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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