Crime Zone (1988): Cast & Plot
Crime Zone is a 1988 action sci-fi film directed by Luis Llosa, starring Francisco Giraldo as Police Chief, Peter Nelson and Sherilyn Fenn. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Luis Llosa
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Pacific Trust
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Crime Zone About?
The premise of Crime Zone without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
God is dead and Hell still lingers. In a post‑nuclear world, the city of Soleil has eradicated crime by imposing a rigid class hierarchy on its citizens. Two forbidden young lovers, living on society’s margins, are drawn into a criminal life by a mysterious figure who offers them a clandestine passage out of the city, promising freedom and a chance to live in peace.
Crime Zone Themes & Keywords
· 42 tags- dystopian sci fi
- sex scene
- woman wears a gas mask
- low budget sci fi movie
- escape
- razor blade earring
- punk rocker
- society
- female star appears nude
- gas mask
- future noir
- government propaganda
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- wasteland
- government agent
- b movie
- government repression
- government harassment
- suicide pact
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- car chase
- couple
- oppression
- hired hand
- heist
- shootout
- female topless nudity
- female nudity
- torture
- orwellian
- government surveillance
- fascism
- dictatorship
- segregation
- cyber punk
- government vs citizen
- dystopian future
- post apocalypse
- dystopia
- police state
- independent film
- surprise ending
- plot twist
Crime Zone Cast & Characters
Francisco Giraldo leads the cast as Police Chief, with Peter Nelson as Bone and Sherilyn Fenn as Helen. Directed by Luis Llosa; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Luis Llosa
- Francisco Giraldo as Police Chief
- Peter Nelson as Bone
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Sherilyn Fenn as Helen - Michael Shaner as Creon
Also Starring in Crime Zone
· 5 more- David Carradine Jason
- Orlando Sacha Alexi
- Don Manor J.D.
- Alfredo Álvarez Calderón Cruz
- Diana Quijano Policewoman
More from Luis Llosa
More films directed by Luis Llosa, best-rated first: Sniper, Anaconda, Tattoos in Memory and The Feast of the Goat.
Crime Zone Plot Summary
What happens in Crime Zone from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the futuristic police state of Soleil, the government manufactures chaos to justify its grip on power. A criminal named Hector is lured into a trap and captured alive at the urging of the Police Chief, Francisco Giraldo, who then oversees a brief show trial and a televised execution that serves as a chilling public display of authority.
Full summary
The whole story of Crime Zone, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Crime Zone?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the mysterious man named Jason?
Cars in Crime Zone
10 cars on screen, including the 1981 Ford Granada and the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 W121.
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1981 Ford Granada Important role -
1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 W121 Important role -
1967 Plymouth Barracuda Important role -
unknown Important role
Crime Zone Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Η Ζώνη του Εγκλήματος” and “Crime Zone - Die Hölle auf Erden”.
- Also known as
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- Η Ζώνη του Εγκλήματος
- Crime Zone - Die Hölle auf Erden
- Криминальная зона
- Bűnös Zóna
- 罪恶地带
- O Caçador do Futuro
- Zona del crimen
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Movies Like Crime Zone
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Killing Zone, Zone 414 and The Zone.
Crime Zone FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Crime Zone, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Crime Zone?
Crime Zone runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Crime Zone released?
Crime Zone was released on December 12, 1988.
Who directed Crime Zone?
Crime Zone was directed by Luis Llosa.
More films by Luis Llosa Who is in the cast of Crime Zone?
Crime Zone stars Francisco Giraldo as Police Chief, Peter Nelson as Bone and Sherilyn Fenn as Helen, among 9 credited actors.
Does Crime Zone have a post-credit scene?
No. Crime Zone has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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