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In a post-nuclear wasteland, women with big hair and big guns battle for the survival of humankind.

PHOENIX THE WARRIOR

1988 · 1h 25m · NR · Action / Fantasy / Science Fiction

Big hair, big guns, big personalities, and a serious lack of wardrobe. She-Wolves of the Wasteland, a post-apocalyptic story that features women--lots and lots of women--who leave little to the imagination as they battle each other in various junkyards and gravel pits to determine the fate of the entire world.

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What is Phoenix the Warrior about?

Phoenix the Warrior is a 1988 American action, fantasy, and science fiction film directed by Robert Hayes about rival female tribes in a post-apocalyptic world fighting over the last man on Earth.

Synopsis

"She-Wolves of the Wasteland" belongs to the "post-nuclear war" movies wave that followed "Mad Max". Provided with a typical 80s disco keyboard soundtrack, its most unusual element is the cast which comprises almost entirely of females. Did I hear anyone complain? No! One tribe lead by the mutant "Reverend Mother" and the warrioress Cobalt (Persis Khambatta from "Star Trek" and "Megaforce") tries to find the (possibly) last male on earth, but he is on the run with Phoenix (gorgeous: Kathleen Kinmont)... What do we get from this movie? Quite a lot of fun, for example there is a mutant tribe whose gospel includes the holy words "Sesamy Street" from a mysterious distant past, and obviously with all the babes around: exploitation with a capital S. These girls are so violent, when they run out of ammo, they pick up swords to cut throats - or even tear each other's hair! Yes, it's silly, but compared to other flicks of the genre that have too many gladiator fights and car races, it's one of the better trash movies around and worth checking out! 
Details & Specs
Director
Robert Hayes
Writers
Dan Rotblatt, Robert Hayes
Release
1988
Runtime
1h 25m
Also Known As
She Wolves of the Wasteland, Phoenix, a Guerreira, Phoenix the Warrior, Főnix, az amazon

Why Cult

Post-Nuclear War Style

Set in a world after nuclear fallout, this film goes full wasteland: gravel pits, junkyards, and tribal warfare among women.

Female-Led Cast

Almost the entire cast is made up of women, including Persis Khambatta and Kathleen Kinmont, fighting for the fate of humanity.

80s Disco Soundtrack

The synth-laden score is pure 1980s cheese, amplifying the film’s flair for fun and excess.

Mutant Religious Quirks

A mutant tribe’s 'holy words' include a garbled echo of 'Sesamy Street,' giving their gospel a uniquely bizarre, postmodern edge.

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Questions from the Vault

What is Phoenix the Warrior about? +

Phoenix the Warrior is about rival women-led tribes in a post-apocalyptic wasteland fighting for the last man on Earth, with plenty of 80s style and mutant mayhem.

When was Phoenix the Warrior released? +

Phoenix the Warrior was released in 1988.

Who directed Phoenix the Warrior? +

Phoenix the Warrior was directed by Robert Hayes.

How long is Phoenix the Warrior? +

Phoenix the Warrior has a runtime of 85 minutes.

What genre is Phoenix the Warrior? +

Phoenix the Warrior is an action, fantasy, and science fiction film.

Where can I watch Phoenix the Warrior? +

Phoenix the Warrior is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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