Firebird 2015 A.D. (1981): Cast & Plot
Firebird 2015 A.D. is a 1981 sci-fi action film directed by David M. Robertson, starring Darren McGavin as Red, Bill Berry and Tony Sharpe. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- David M. Robertson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Mara Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Firebird 2015 A.D. About?
The premise of Firebird 2015 A.D. without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a near‑future United States, the government bans gasoline for civilian vehicles in a desperate bid to preserve dwindling natural resources, reserving fuel only for official use. A network of renegade drivers rebels against the restriction, risking severe penalties to keep the freedom of cruising the countryside and defy the authoritarian policy. Their struggle highlights the clash between state control and personal liberty.
Firebird 2015 A.D. Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sexual assault
- attempted rape
- female police officer
- police
- grindhouse
- gunfight
- shootout
- car motorcycle chase
- face paint
- rifle
- low budget film
- b movie
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- revolver
- dystopia
- grindhouse film
- gun battle
- dune buggy
- near future
- exploding car
- psychotronic film
- motorcycle
- bare chested male
- machine gun
- female star appears nude
- renegade
- outlaw
- racing car
- sports car
- car racing
- happy ending
- sexual innuendo
- murder
- shooting a car
- assault rifle
- shooting
- driving a car
- female car mechanic
- female driver
- female gearhead
- buggy
- senator
- corrupt sheriff
- gasoline shortage
- rapist cop
- under arrest
- rescue
- explosion
- barn
- rape
- garage
Firebird 2015 A.D. Cast & Characters
Darren McGavin leads the cast as Red, with Bill Berry as Burner and Tony Sharpe as Senator Curtis. Directed by David M. Robertson; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director David M. Robertson
- Darren McGavin as Red
- Bill Berry as Burner
- Tony Sharpe as Senator Curtis
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Doug McClure as McVain
Also Starring in Firebird 2015 A.D.
· 8 more- Alex Diakun Dolan
- Barbara Williams Shana
- George Touliatos Indy
- Mary Beth Rubens Jill
- Fred Keating Bodyguard #1
- Robert Wisden Cam
- Frank Pellegrino Chance
- Lee Broker Saunders
More from David M. Robertson
One more film directed by David M. Robertson: Uncut Gem.
Firebird 2015 A.D. Plot Summary
What happens in Firebird 2015 A.D. from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Red is a weathered Burner cruising the open desert in a gleaming 1980 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am, living under a regime where gasoline is forbidden for civilians. In 2015, the US government bans public fuel distribution, reserving it for politicians, the military, and law enforcement, and the Department of Vehicle Control (DVC) keeps a tight leash on anyone who dares to drive. The story centers on Red, a man who keeps finding ways to bend the law, while his teenage son Cameron questions his choices and the danger they invite. The world around them is rigid, surveilled, and hungry for control, and Red’s world of old speed and raw freedom clashes with a system that treats driving like a high-stakes rebellion.
Full summary
The whole story of Firebird 2015 A.D., scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Firebird 2015 A.D.?
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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What model of car does Red primarily drive?
Cars in Firebird 2015 A.D.
13 cars on screen, including the 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am and the 1980 Can-Am Qualifier III.
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1972 Ford Mustang Important role
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Firebird 2015 A.D. FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Firebird 2015 A.D., each answered in a sentence.
How long is Firebird 2015 A.D.?
Firebird 2015 A.D. runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Firebird 2015 A.D. released?
Firebird 2015 A.D. was released on September 18, 1981.
Who directed Firebird 2015 A.D.?
Firebird 2015 A.D. was directed by David M. Robertson.
More films by David M. Robertson Who is in the cast of Firebird 2015 A.D.?
Firebird 2015 A.D. stars Darren McGavin as Red, Bill Berry as Burner and Tony Sharpe as Senator Curtis, among 12 credited actors.
Does Firebird 2015 A.D. have a post-credit scene?
No. Firebird 2015 A.D. has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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