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The Guyver

Original title: Guyver
  • 19911991
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
5.3K
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Mark Hamill and Spice Williams-Crosby in Guyver (1991)
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A young man discovers a mechanical device that merges with his own body, turning him into a cyborg superhero. When strange creatures start appearing, trying to take the device back, he begin... Read allA young man discovers a mechanical device that merges with his own body, turning him into a cyborg superhero. When strange creatures start appearing, trying to take the device back, he begins to uncover a secret plot to genetically engineer terrifying monsters.A young man discovers a mechanical device that merges with his own body, turning him into a cyborg superhero. When strange creatures start appearing, trying to take the device back, he begins to uncover a secret plot to genetically engineer terrifying monsters.

IMDb RATING
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5.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Screaming Mad George
    • Steve Wang
  • Writers
    • Jon Purdy(screenplay by)
    • Yoshiki Takaya(based on characters created by)
  • Stars
    • Greg Joung Paik
    • Jimmie Walker
    • Peter Spellos
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  • Directors
    • Screaming Mad George
    • Steve Wang
  • Writers
    • Jon Purdy(screenplay by)
    • Yoshiki Takaya(based on characters created by)
  • Stars
    • Greg Joung Paik
    • Jimmie Walker
    • Peter Spellos
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    • 53User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    The Guyver
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    Mark Hamill, Dennis Madalone, and Brian Simpson in Guyver (1991)
    Mark Hamill in Guyver (1991)
    Vivian Wu in Guyver (1991)

    Top cast

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    Greg Joung Paik
    • Dr. Tetsu Segawaas Dr. Tetsu Segawa
    Jimmie Walker
    Jimmie Walker
    • Strikeras Striker
    Peter Spellos
    Peter Spellos
    • Ramseyas Ramsey
    Michael Berryman
    Michael Berryman
    • Liskeras Lisker
    Spice Williams-Crosby
    Spice Williams-Crosby
    • Weberas Weber
    • (as Spice Williams)
    Mark Hamill
    Mark Hamill
    • Max Reedas Max Reed
    Jack Armstrong
    • Sean Barkeras Sean Barker…
    Johnnie Saiko
    Johnnie Saiko
    • Craigas Craig
    Vivian Wu
    Vivian Wu
    • Mizky Segawaas Mizky Segawa
    Deborah Anne Gorman
    • Ms. Jensonas Ms. Jenson
    • (as Deborah Gorman)
    Danny Gibson
    • Aikido Instructor's Assistantas Aikido Instructor's Assistant
    Willard E. Pugh
    Willard E. Pugh
    • Col. Castleas Col. Castle
    David Gale
    David Gale
    • Fulton Balcusas Fulton Balcus
    'Evil' Ted Smith
    • Ronnieas Ronnie
    • (as Ted Smith)
    Doug Simpson
    • Quintonas Quinton
    Brian Simpson
    Brian Simpson
    • Gang Member #3as Gang Member #3
    Dennis Madalone
    Dennis Madalone
    • Gang Member #4as Gang Member #4
    Linnea Quigley
    Linnea Quigley
    • Scream Queenas Scream Queen
    • Directors
      • Screaming Mad George
      • Steve Wang
    • Writers
      • Jon Purdy(screenplay by)
      • Yoshiki Takaya(based on characters created by)
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    Storyline

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    A young man discovers a mechanical device that merges with his own body, turning him into a cyborg superhero. When strange creatures start appearing, trying to take the device back, he begins to uncover a secret plot to genetically engineer terrifying monsters. —Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>
    • live action remake of anime
    • cyborg
    • monster
    • superhero
    • reference to robocop
    • 244 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Some mutants are more equal than others.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Comedy
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • PG-13
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jeffrey Combs, plays "Dr. East". In Re-Animator (1985), he played a character named "Dr. West". His boss here is played by David Gale, who played the villain in Re-Animator (1985).
    • Goofs
      Within the last few minutes of the movie, Sean removes his Guyver armor, revealing he has no clothes on. This being due to his having regenerated a new body. But when he gets up and walks away he is wearing tennis shoes.
    • Quotes

      Max Reed: That's a lousy place for a mirror.

    • Crazy credits
      Get your own Guyver unit at S-Mart, Shop smart, shop S-Mart.
    • Alternate versions
      Differences between the "Director's Cut" (actually the original theatrical version) and the VHS version are as follows:
      • A text prologue explaining the origins of the guyver and zoanoids, as well as leading up to Dr. Segawa's predicament with the other zoanoids.
      • Slightly different opening credits. The "Guyver" title is shown in glittering, silver chrome that splis. The VHS version shows a cheaper black/brown title that swipes in and fades out.
      • Slightly more dialogue when Max tells Misky of her father's death.
      • The scene where Balcus makes Lisker punch himself has music in the theatrical cut. In the VHS version, no music is present.
      • Extended dialogue between Max, Misky and Castle at Dr Segawa's death scene. This also includes a little more footage of Sean spying on them.
      • When Sean encounters the punks in the alley, he yells "Hi-ya!" with a ready aikido stance. The punks laugh at him and then they all yell "Hi-ya" mockingly with the same stance.
      • An intimate scene between Lisker and Weber in the van as they wait for Striker & Ramsey. He mentions the two of them going shopping in Brazil, and she absolutely loves the idea.
      • In the warehouse sequence, the shopping bit is brought up again between the zoanoid Lisker and zoanoid Weber. This was cut short in the VHS version.
      • Zoanoid Striker yelling down to Zoanoid Ramsey is shown in two cuts in the theatrical version, one in the VHS cut.
      • Major scene transitions in the "director's cut" are accompanied by slash going across the screen with a two-note techno theme. None of these are in the VHS cut. Additionally, 3 violent scenes are not in the so-called director's cut:
      • When zoanoid Lisker crushes zoanoid Segawa's head, blood is shown gushing onto the ground in the VHS version. The "director's cut" has a very slightly shorter version showing a shot of zoanoid Segawa on his knees with no blood.
      • When the guyver kills the snake-headed zoanoid, the VHS version shows him getting his arm ripped off and his neck snapped with blood splatter. The "director's cut" edits this out in favor of a cheap insert shot of the other zoanoids looking on.
      • When the guyver slashes zoanoid Weber, the VHS version shows blood splattering across her face and Misky's. The "director's cut" cuts away to a cheap close-up of zoanoid Striker looking on.
    • Connections
      Featured in Troldspejlet: Wayne's World (1993)

    User reviews53

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Enter the Zoanids...
    I first watched this in the early 1990's, and I wasn't familiar with the animation or Manga versions of the "Guyver". I merely found this movie because of Mark Hamill was in it. And I have watched it a couple of times since then, with years in between each viewing.

    And I will say that "Guyver" actually still holds its ground today, as it is still watchable and enjoyable, just as it was back in the early 1990's.

    The story is about a young man who discovers an alien device which fused his own body with that of a cyborg organism, effectively making him an ultimate fighting machine. But the secrets of the guyver is sought by others, and soon monstrous creatures start to show up to take back the guyver unit.

    "Guyver" has adequate special effects, especially taking into consideration that the movie is from 1991. Sure, you can clearly see that the creatures are just suits worn by actors inside them. But the design of the creatures is still impressive and passable even by today's standards. And the conceptual ideas behind the guyver and the creature designs is unique and quite memorable.

    As for the acting, well, people were doing good enough jobs with their roles and characters. Of course, this is not thespian acting in the making, so you know what you are in for.

    It was nice to see Mark Hamill in this movie, despite not being the lead actor, although he was billed on the front of the movie cover. So people might actually be lured in on false pretenses, because he does not have the lead role. But it was also nice to see David Gale, Vivian Wu and Jeffrey Combs make small appearances in the movie. And if you are a fan of Jeffrey Combs, then you should get a kick out of the fact that his character in "Guyver" is named Dr. East.

    As campy and cheesy as "Guyver" actually is, it is still a very enjoyable and entertaining movie.
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    • Release date
      • June 3, 1992 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Japan
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Guyver
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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