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Empire of Ash

Empire of Ash

...They turned america into a wasteland

19882.81h 26mR

Overview

In post-nuclear "New Idaho," a lone warrior teams up with a girl to help rescue the girl's sister from a hostile warrior clan.

Directed by Michael Mazo
Written by Lloyd A. Simandl, John Ogis, Saul Urbonas
Produced by Michael Mazo, John A. Curtis, Lloyd A. Simandl
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Top Cast

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Melanie Kilgour

Danielle

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Thom Schioler

Orion

Frank Wilson

Frank Wilson

Shepherd

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James Stevens

Iodine

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Alexander MacKenzie

Chuck

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Michele Chiponski

Baalca

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Ann Louise Meyer

Jasmine

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Eric Horsfall

Grandpa

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Michael Bernardo

Head Raider

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David Gregg

Rocket Man

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Themes & Keywords

rapepost-apocalyptic future

About Empire of Ash

Empire of Ash is a science fiction, action, fantasy film released in 1988 exploring themes of rape, post-apocalyptic future. Directed by Michael Mazo, it stars Melanie Kilgour, Thom Schioler, Frank Wilson. In post-nuclear "New Idaho," a lone warrior teams up with a girl to help rescue the girl's sister from a hostile warrior clan.

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