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The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie (1989): Cast & Box Office

The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie (1989) movie poster

The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie is a 1989 sci-fi horror film directed by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz, starring John Altamura as The Toxic Avenger, Ron Fazio and Paul Davis. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $363,561 worldwide.

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The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Directors
Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz
Genres
Sci-Fi , Action , Horror , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie About?

The premise of The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Mutant superhero Toxie, desperate to fund an experimental operation that could restore his blind fiancée’s eyesight, takes a lucrative job with the evil multinational conglomerate Apocalypse Inc. The position forces him to confront the corporation’s dark agenda while he strives to save his love.

The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie Themes & Keywords

· 43 tags
  • devil
  • slapstick comedy
  • absurd comedy
  • superhero horror
  • campy
  • numbered sequel
  • third part
  • sequel
  • non comic book superhero
  • psychotronic film
  • grindhouse film
  • stupidity
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  • biopunk
  • villainess
  • superhero action
  • superhero fantasy
  • superhero sci fi
  • satire comedy
  • parody comedy
  • the toxic avenger character
  • tromaville new jersey
  • superhero
  • the devil
  • cult film
  • 1980s
  • adult humor
  • camp
  • absurd violence
  • spoof
  • satire
  • gore
  • tromaesque
  • temptation
  • reference to satan
  • female nudity
  • new jersey
  • sequel to cult favorite
  • gay slur
  • monster
  • splatter
  • independent film
  • character name in title
  • roman numeral in title
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Cast & crew

The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie Cast & Characters

John Altamura leads the cast as The Toxic Avenger, with Ron Fazio as The Toxic Avenger (voice) / Apocalypse, Inc. Executive and Paul Davis as Apocalypse Inc. Employee. Directed by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz; 28 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz

More films directed by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz, best-rated first: The Toxic Avenger, Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV, Terror Firmer and Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1.

Plot

The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie Plot Summary

What happens in The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Peace has returned to Tromaville, but the quiet moment leaves Melvin Junko [John Altamura] the Toxic Avenger in a deep slump. He can’t hold down ordinary jobs—whether as an auto mechanic or a babysitter—and the burden of his crime-fighting past weighs heavily on him. His blind girlfriend, Claire [Phoebe Legere], may get her sight back thanks to a groundbreaking surgery, but it comes with a price tag of $357,000 that feels almost insurmountable.

Full summary

The whole story of The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie, scene by scene

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Box office

The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie Box Office

The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie grossed $363,561 worldwide.

1989 box office

Worldwide gross

$363.6K

US & Canada
$363.6K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie?

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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Cars

Cars in The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie

4 cars on screen, including the 1967 Ford B-Series and the 1975 Chrysler Cordoba.

  • 1967 Ford B-Series in The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie 1967 Ford B-Series Important role
  • 1975 Chrysler Cordoba in The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie 1975 Chrysler Cordoba Minor role
  • 1980 Chevrolet Impala in The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie 1980 Chevrolet Impala Background role
  • 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme in The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Background role
Details

The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “The Toxic Avenger 3: The Last Temptation of Toxie” and “The Toxic Avenger 3”.

Also known as
  • The Toxic Avenger 3: The Last Temptation of Toxie
  • The Toxic Avenger 3
  • The Toxic Avenger 3 - UC
  • The Toxic Avenger III
  • Il vendicatore tossico 3
  • El vengador tóxico III: La última tentación de Toxie
  • Toxie's letzte Schlacht
  • A Toxikus Bosszúálló 3 - Toxi utolsó megkísértése
  • Toxický mstitel 3: Poslední pokušení Toxieho
  • 毒魔复仇3:毒魔最后的诱惑
  • 톡식 어벤저 3
  • O Vingador Tóxico 3
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  • Токсичный мститель 3: Последнее искушение Токси
  • 悪魔の毒々モンスター 毒々最後の誘惑
  • Токсичний месник. Частина III: Остання спокуса Токсі

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FAQ

The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie?

The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie released?

The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie was released on November 24, 1989.

Who directed The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie?

The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie was directed by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz.

More films by Lloyd Kaufman

Who is in the cast of The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie?

The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie stars John Altamura as The Toxic Avenger, Ron Fazio as The Toxic Avenger (voice) / Apocalypse, Inc. Executive and Paul Davis as Apocalypse Inc. Employee, among 28 credited actors.

How much did The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie make at the box office?

The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie grossed $363,561 worldwide.

Does The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie have a post-credit scene?

No. The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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