"He is the desert warrior, carving the future with his sword."

1987

1h 37m

5.0(129 votes)

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Adventure

Science Fiction

Overview

In a post-apocalyptic world, a warrior wandering through the desert comes upon a group of settlers who are being menaced by a murderous gang that is after the water they control.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Patrick Swayze

Nomad

Lisa Niemi

Kasha

Anthony Zerbe

Damnil

Christopher Neame

Sho

Brion James

Tark

Arnold Vosloo

Makker

John Fujioka

Cord

Marcel Van Heerden

Lann

James Whyle

Tooey

Russel Savadier

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Directed by: Lance Hool
Written by: Doug Lefler
Produced by: Conrad Hool
Lance Hool

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