Eliminators
Encyclopedia
Eliminators is a 1986
film directed by Peter Manoogian. The plot concernes a "Mandroid
" constructed by an evil scientist from the body of a downed pilot, who teams up with the scientist responsible for android technology, her pet robot Spot, a riverboat guide, and a martial arts warrior. The film was directed by Peter Manoogian, and stars Andrew Prine
, Denise Crosby
, and Patrick Reynolds.
Arriving in South America, Nora hires the best river boat captain she can find in a seedy bar, one Harry Fontana, and they head down a river. After running afoul of rival riverboat captains and Reeves' men, they end up finding the Mandroid's crashed plane after an encounter with a tribe of cavemen brought to this time by Reeves' time travel experiments. They also meet Kuji, the ninja son of Doctor Takada, who has come to find his father. The Mandroid informs him that his father is dead, killed by Reeves. He joins the group, which then storms Reeves' headquarters, only to be captured by Reeves, now a cyborg himself, more advanced than the Mandroid, whose body is designed to look like Roman armor. Reeves plans to travel back to ancient Rome and become the new Ceasar.
and in Canada by Cineplex Odeon
. To this day, the film has never been released on region 1 DVD and as of February 26, 2010, 20th Century Fox
has no current plans to release the film on region 1 DVD.
1986 in film
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film directed by Peter Manoogian. The plot concernes a "Mandroid
Cyborg
A cyborg is a being with both biological and artificial parts. The term was coined in 1960 when Manfred Clynes and Nathan S. Kline used it in an article about the advantages of self-regulating human-machine systems in outer space. D. S...
" constructed by an evil scientist from the body of a downed pilot, who teams up with the scientist responsible for android technology, her pet robot Spot, a riverboat guide, and a martial arts warrior. The film was directed by Peter Manoogian, and stars Andrew Prine
Andrew Prine
Andrew Lewis Prine is an American film, stage, and television actor.-Early life and career:Prine was born in Jennings, Florida. After graduation from Andrew Jackson High School in Miami, Prine made his acting debut three years later in an episode of CBS U.S. Steel Hour...
, Denise Crosby
Denise Crosby
Denise Michelle Crosby is an American actress best known for portraying Security Chief Tasha Yar on Star Trek: The Next Generation...
, and Patrick Reynolds.
Plot
After returning from a scouting mission in a time machine, the Mandroid gives a Roman Centurion shield to his master Abbot Reeves. Reeves orders the Mandroid dismantled (killed), but Reeves' assistant Takada tries to help the Mandroid escape Reeves. Although Takada dies in the escape attempt, he tells the Mandroid to seek Col. Hunter for help in stopping Reeves from enacting an evil plan. In the U.S., the Mandroid finds scientist Col. Nora Hunter and reveals himself to her. She believed Reeves to be dead and recognizes her designs for a Mars probe in the Mandroid. She repairs damage done to the Mandroid in his escape. The Mandroid plans to return and stop Reeves' evil plans (whatever they may be) and Nora insists on accompanying him as his mechanic. She also brings along S.P.O.T., a small flying scout robot of her own design.Arriving in South America, Nora hires the best river boat captain she can find in a seedy bar, one Harry Fontana, and they head down a river. After running afoul of rival riverboat captains and Reeves' men, they end up finding the Mandroid's crashed plane after an encounter with a tribe of cavemen brought to this time by Reeves' time travel experiments. They also meet Kuji, the ninja son of Doctor Takada, who has come to find his father. The Mandroid informs him that his father is dead, killed by Reeves. He joins the group, which then storms Reeves' headquarters, only to be captured by Reeves, now a cyborg himself, more advanced than the Mandroid, whose body is designed to look like Roman armor. Reeves plans to travel back to ancient Rome and become the new Ceasar.
Release
Released in January 1986 The film grossed about $4,601,256. After the film's theatrical release, the film was released on videocassette by Playhouse Video, the children's video division of CBS/FOX VideoCBS/Fox Video
CBS/Fox Video was a home video company formed and established in 1982, as a merger between 20th Century Fox Video, formerly Magnetic Video Corporation, and CBS Video Enterprises....
and in Canada by Cineplex Odeon
Cineplex Odeon
Cineplex Odeon Corporation was one of North America's largest movie theatre operators, with theatres in its home country of Canada and the United States...
. To this day, the film has never been released on region 1 DVD and as of February 26, 2010, 20th Century Fox
20th Century Fox
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation — also known as 20th Century Fox, or simply 20th or Fox — is one of the six major American film studios...
has no current plans to release the film on region 1 DVD.
Pop culture
"Ferris Club" creators Classy Hands parodied Eliminators with a fake commercial in the Fall 2010 release of their website.Cast
- Andrew PrineAndrew PrineAndrew Lewis Prine is an American film, stage, and television actor.-Early life and career:Prine was born in Jennings, Florida. After graduation from Andrew Jackson High School in Miami, Prine made his acting debut three years later in an episode of CBS U.S. Steel Hour...
... Harry Fontana, riverboat captain. - Denise CrosbyDenise CrosbyDenise Michelle Crosby is an American actress best known for portraying Security Chief Tasha Yar on Star Trek: The Next Generation...
... Colonal Nora Hunter, blonde lady scientist. - Patrick Reynolds ... Mandroid/John, a pilot who crashed in South America and turned into the cybernetic tool of Abbott Reeves.
- Conan LeeConan LeeConan Lee Yuen-Ba 李元霸 born Lloyd Hutchinson, is an Asian-American film actor and martial artist.-Biography:Born in Hong Kong but growing up in Queens, New York as Lloyd Hutchinson he was trained in his fathers self defense, he is best known for his roles in cult kung fu/ninja hybrid favorite "Ninja...
... Kuji, ninja son of Doctor Takada. - Roy DotriceRoy DotriceRoy Dotrice, OBE is a British actor known for his Tony Award-winning Broadway performance in the revival of A Moon for the Misbegotten.-Life and career:...
... Abbott Reeves, evil scientist. - Peter Schrum ... Ray
- Peggy Mannix ... Bayou Betty, evil rival riverboat captain to Harry.
- Fausto Bara ... Luis
- Tad HorinoTad HorinoTadashi Horino was an American film and television actor.-Selected filmography:Tadashi Horino had an impressive career in film and television...
... Takada, good scientist assistant to Reeves. - Luis Lorenzo ... Maurice
- José Moreno ... Neanderthal Shaman (as Pepe Moreno)
- Charly Bravo ... Bartender
- Miguel de Grandy ... Chief Guard (as Miguel de Grandi)
- Gabino DiegoGabino DiegoGabino Diego is a Spanish actor, born on 18 September 1966 in Madrid. He was educated at Runnymede College, in Madrid.His credits include: ¡Ay Carmela! and Belle Époque.-Awards:*Goya Awards**1999 - Nominated - Best Actor for La hora de los valientes...
... Young Guard (as Gabino Diego Solis)
External links
- Review at Bad Movies