Robot Jox (1989): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Robot Jox is a 1989 action sci-fi film starring Paul Koslo as Alexander, Gary Graham and Geoffrey Copleston. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Empire Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Robot Jox About?
The premise of Robot Jox without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a world fifty years after a nuclear war, the two superpowers resolve territorial disputes through regulated duels between giant robots—part man, part metal—piloted from within by specialized operators known as robot jockeys or jox. The ultimate prize is Alaska, and the decisive clash features the conscientious American jox Achilles battling the skilled Russian Alexander.
Robot Jox Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- fictitious sport
- bare chested male
- robot
- giant robot
- post apocalypse
- future
- boy
- low budget sci fi movie
- male star appears nude
- sparring
- cheap shot
- origami
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- character says crash and burn
- obscene finger gesture
- fight to a draw
- facial scar
- caught naked
- selective human breeding
- female star appears nude
- octagram
- head bandage
- car crashing through a wall
- falling to death
- shot in the head
- blood spatter
- impersonation
- remote controlled car
- suicide
- faked suicide
- extreme close up
- robot sci fi
- cyborg sci fi
- cameo
- tucson arizona
- reference to tucson arizona
- nude woman
- body suit
- erect nipples
- kiss
- world
- alaska
- robot cockpit
- male rear nudity
- female rear nudity
- female nudity
- bar
- surgical mask
- desert
- video surveillance
- tranquilizer dart
Robot Jox Cast & Characters
Paul Koslo leads the cast as Alexander, with Gary Graham as Achilles and Geoffrey Copleston as Confederation Commissioner (as Geoffrey Coplestone).
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Paul Koslo as Alexander - Gary Graham as Achilles
- Geoffrey Copleston as Confederation Commissioner (as Geoffrey Coplestone)
- Danny Kamekona as Dr. Matsumoto
Also Starring in Robot Jox
· 36 more- Michael Alldredge Tex Conway
- Ian Patrick Williams Phillip
- Matteo Barzini Philip and Kate's Other Children (uncredited)
- Anne-Marie Johnson Athena
- Jeffrey Combs 1st Prole
- Stuart Gordon Bartender (uncredited)
- Hilary Mason Professor Laplace
- Gary Houston Sportcaster
- Hal Yamanouchi Tubie #1 (as Hal Yomanouchi)
- Jason Marsden Tommy
- Robert Sampson Commisioner Jameson
- David Cameron Ajax
- Larry Dolgin Head Referee
- Bruce McGuire Reporter #1
- Massimo Ciprari Referee
- James Sampson Control Center Technician
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- Enrico Cesaretti Referee
- Alex Vitale Tubie #2
- Carolyn Purdy-Gordon Kate
- Del Russel 2nd Technician
- Thyme Lewis Sargon
- Russel Case Hercules
- John Shannon Young Guard
- Wayne Brewer Veteran Guard
- Jillian Gordon Phillip & Kate's Child
- Suzanna Gordon Phillip & Kate's Child
- Claire Hardwick Reporter #3
- Jacob Wheeler 1st Technician
- Luca Amitrano Tubie #3
- Jenai Ricci Phillip & Kate's Child
- Steve Pelot Trainer
- Mark D'Auria Reporter #2
- Marisa Menkins Female Technician
- Michael Vermaaten Tribunal Guard
- Sung Yee Tchao Control Center Guard
- Daniel Lederman Robojox (uncredited)
Robot Jox Plot Summary
What happens in Robot Jox from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Fifty years after a devastating nuclear holocaust, humanity is pared down to two rival blocs: the Market, with Western-influenced culture, and the Confederation, shaped by Soviet-Russian influence. Open war is outlawed, and disputes are settled in gladiator-style battles between massive robots piloted by fighters known as robot jox, each contracted for ten matches. The Market’s champion, Achilles (Gary Graham), has racked up nine wins, just one victory away from a legendary tenth; the Confederation’s champion, Alexander (Paul Koslo), has likewise claimed nine opponents and eyes Alaska as the prize for a final showdown. A spy within the Market leaks strategic details to the Confederation, giving Alexander an edge in the fight for dominance. Supporting Achilles are the Market’s key minds—robot designer Dr.
Full summary
The whole story of Robot Jox, scene by scene
Robot Jox Box Office
Robot Jox grossed $1.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.3M
- US & Canada
- $1.3M
Robot Jox Videos
The behind-the-scenes video of Robot Jox.
How Well Do You Know Robot Jox?
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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Robot Jox Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “机械威龙” and “Robotjox - Die Schlacht der Stahlgiganten”.
- Also known as
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- 机械威龙
- Robotjox - Die Schlacht der Stahlgiganten
- Les gladiateurs de l'apocalypse
- Робот Джокс
- Robot Jox - Os Gladiadores do Futuro
- Robot Jox - Zápas robotů
- Jeźdźcy robotów
- 機械威龍
- 로봇 족스
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Robot Jox FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Robot Jox, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Robot Jox?
Robot Jox runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Robot Jox released?
Robot Jox was released on October 1, 1989.
Who is in the cast of Robot Jox?
Robot Jox stars Paul Koslo as Alexander, Gary Graham as Achilles and Geoffrey Copleston as Confederation Commissioner (as Geoffrey Coplestone), among 40 credited actors.
How much did Robot Jox make at the box office?
Robot Jox grossed $1.3 million worldwide.
Does Robot Jox have a post-credit scene?
No. Robot Jox has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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