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Battletruck

Battletruck

A science fiction adventure of the near future.

19824.51h 31m

Overview

It's the 21st century, the Oil Wars have made a mess of the planet and the land outside major cities is lawless. After Hunter comes to the aid of Corlie, who has run away from the villainous Straker, he takes her to the peaceful community of Clearwater. Unfortunately for the citizens of Clearwater, Straker fully intends to get Corlie back.

Directed by Harley Cokeliss
Written by Michael Abrams, Irving Austin, John Beech
Produced by Lloyd Phillips, Robert Whitehouse
Box OfficeBudget: $1.0MRevenue: $3.0M

Top Cast

Michael Beck

Michael Beck

Hunter

Annie McEnroe

Annie McEnroe

Corlie

James Wainwright

James Wainwright

Straker

Bruno Lawrence

Bruno Lawrence

Willie

John Bach

John Bach

Bone

Randy Powell

Randy Powell

Judd

John Ratzenberger

John Ratzenberger

Rusty

Mark Hadlow

Mark Hadlow

Orrin

Marshall Napier

Marshall Napier

Driver

O

Oona Menges

Zoe

Themes & Keywords

dystopianew zealandpost-apocalyptic futuretruckpost nuclear

About Battletruck

Battletruck is a science fiction, action, adventure film released in 1982 exploring themes of dystopia, new zealand, post-apocalyptic future, truck, post nuclear. Directed by Harley Cokeliss, it stars Michael Beck, Annie McEnroe, James Wainwright. It's the 21st century, the Oil Wars have made a mess of the planet and the land outside major cities is lawless. After Hunter comes to the aid of Corlie, who has run away from the villainous Straker, he takes her to the peaceful community of Clearwater. Unfortunately for the citizens of Clearwater, Straker fully intends to get Corlie back.

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