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The Vindicator
Why this pick
A similarly scrappy mid-’80s sci-fi action ride, built around a weaponized human-machine protagonist, corrupt scientific ambition, and practical-effects momentum.
A FILM WORTH A CLOSER LOOKTHE FEATURE PRESENTATION
MOVIE1986 1h 36m USA
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
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 to be dismantled (killed), but Reeves' assistant Takada tries to help the Mandroid to escape. Although Takada dies in the escape attempt, he tells the Mandroid to seek scientist Col. Nora Hunter for help in stopping Reeves from enacting an evil plan. In the U.S., the Mandroid finds 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 to stop Reeves' evil plans (whatever they may be) and Hunter insists on accompanying him as his mechanic. She also brings along S.P.O.T., a small flying scout robot of her own design.
02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Patrick Reynolds
Mandroid
Fausto Bara
Luis
Luis Lorenzo
Maurice
José Moreno
Neanderthal Shaman
Charly Bravo
Bartender
Tad Horino
Takada
Andrew Prine
Harry Fontana
Denise Crosby
Nora Hunter