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Steel

  • 19971997
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
2.9/10
14K
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POPULARITY
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Steel (1997)
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A scientist for the military turns himself into a cartoon-like superhero when a version of one of his own weapons is being used against enemies.A scientist for the military turns himself into a cartoon-like superhero when a version of one of his own weapons is being used against enemies.A scientist for the military turns himself into a cartoon-like superhero when a version of one of his own weapons is being used against enemies.
IMDb RATING
2.9/10
14K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
10,671
575
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    • Director
      • Kenneth Johnson
    • Writers
      • Louise Simonson(comic book series)
      • Jon Bogdanove(comic book series)
      • Kenneth Johnson
    • Stars
      • Shaquille O'Neal
      • Annabeth Gish
      • Judd Nelson
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Kenneth Johnson
    • Writers
      • Louise Simonson(comic book series)
      • Jon Bogdanove(comic book series)
      • Kenneth Johnson
    • Stars
      • Shaquille O'Neal
      • Annabeth Gish
      • Judd Nelson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 76User reviews
    • 57Critic reviews
    • 28Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Steel
    Trailer 0:31
    Steel

    Photos18

    Ray J and Shaquille O'Neal in Steel (1997)
    Shaquille O'Neal in Steel (1997)
    Judd Nelson in Steel (1997)
    Annabeth Gish and Shaquille O'Neal in Steel (1997)
    Shaquille O'Neal in Steel (1997)
    Judd Nelson in Steel (1997)
    Judd Nelson in Steel (1997)
    Ray J and Shaquille O'Neal in Steel (1997)
    Shaquille O'Neal in Steel (1997)
    Annabeth Gish and Richard Roundtree in Steel (1997)
    Shaquille O'Neal in Steel (1997)
    Shaquille O'Neal in Steel (1997)

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    Shaquille O'Neal
    Shaquille O'Neal
    • John Henry Irons
    Annabeth Gish
    Annabeth Gish
    • Sparky
    Judd Nelson
    Judd Nelson
    • Nathaniel Burke
    Richard Roundtree
    Richard Roundtree
    • Uncle Joe
    Irma P. Hall
    Irma P. Hall
    • Grandma Odessa
    Ray J
    Ray J
    • Martin
    • (as Ray J.)
    Charles Napier
    Charles Napier
    • Col. David
    Kerrie Keane
    Kerrie Keane
    • Senator
    Eric Pierpoint
    Eric Pierpoint
    • Major
    Tembi Locke
    Tembi Locke
    • Norma
    Thom Barry
    Thom Barry
    • Senior Cop
    Gary Graham
    Gary Graham
    • Detective
    Eric Saiet
    • Young Cop
    Hill Harper
    Hill Harper
    • Slats
    George Lemore
    • Cutter
    Joseph Palmer
    • Holdecker
    Eric Poppick
    Eric Poppick
    • Mr. Hunt 'Mugging Victim'
    Rutanya Alda
    Rutanya Alda
    • Mrs. Hunt
    • Director
      • Kenneth Johnson
    • Writers
      • Louise Simonson(comic book series)
      • Jon Bogdanove(comic book series)
      • Kenneth Johnson
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Producers couldn't find a 7ft. 1in. (216 cm) stunt double for Shaquille O'Neal. He had to do all of his own stunts.
    • Goofs
      Steel's armor is supposed to be made from steel, which he forged himself. Throughout the film, his armor and helmet flex as if they were made of painted rubber.
    • Quotes

      Uncle Joe: Well, I'll be dipped in shit and rolled in breadcrumbs!

    • Connections
      Featured in Nostalgia Critic: Steel (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Bust a Move
      Written by Marvin Young, Matt Dike and Michael Ross
      Performed by Marvin Young (as Young MC)
      Courtesy of Delicious Vinyl

    User reviews76

    Review
    Top review
    Not as bad as people say!!!
    I rented this film at Hollywood Video. I expected humongo crap. I was wrong.

    While Shaq isn't the greatest actor (or basketball player- go spurs go!) the rest of the cast us pretty good. I enjoyed the antagonistic Nathaniel and the impress Henry family.

    Yes, the music is not the best, but it's not awful.

    The Bottom Line: An enjoyable action movie experience! 6/10 Chili Peppers!!!
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    • rayzor09
    • Jul 22, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 15, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros.
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Сталь
    • Filming locations
      • Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Quincy Jones-David Salzman Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $16,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,710,972
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $870,068
      • Aug 17, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,710,972
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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