Roller-skating nuns battle evil in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles where only wheels mean survival.
ROLLER BLADE
Curvaceous Crusaders Battle to Rebuild a Shattered Land
In a futuristic society, rebels fighting against a fascist state are aided by a group of roller-skating nuns called the Bod Sisters.
Quick Answer
Roller Blade is a 1986 American action, comedy, and science fiction film directed by Donald G. Jackson about roller-skating nuns fighting to reclaim a mystical Power Crystal in a dystopian Los Angeles.
Programmer's Pick
Only in the VHS era could you get a movie where post-apocalypse nuns form a skate-gang to reclaim a glowing MacGuffin. Roller Blade is pure, joyous nunsploitation—equal parts leotard-clad chaos and thrift-store philosophy, all on wheels.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Donald G. Jackson
- Writers
- Donald G. Jackson, Randall Frakes
- Release
- 1986
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Action, Comedy, Science Fiction
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
A mystical order of women warriors who don roller skates to defend the wasteland—because walking is just too dangerous.
Set in a future where only those on wheels survive, this vision of L.A. is all crumbling dystopia and skater gangs.
A blend of exploitation, action, and comedy, Roller Blade leans into its low-budget, tongue-in-cheek style with gusto.
The plot revolves around a stolen mystical crystal, giving the roller nuns a righteous cause and plenty of wild set pieces.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Theft of the Power Crystal
Doctors Satikoya and their henchmen
Endangerment of the Holy Land and the rise of dystopian control
Desolate, post-apocalyptic Los Angeles
Questions from the Vault
When was Roller Blade released? +
Roller Blade was released in 1986.
Who directed Roller Blade? +
Roller Blade was directed by Donald G. Jackson.
How long is Roller Blade? +
Roller Blade has a runtime of 88 minutes.
What genre is Roller Blade? +
Roller Blade is an action, comedy, and science fiction film.
Where can I watch Roller Blade? +
Roller Blade is available to stream on SassyFlix.
Why are roller skates essential for travel in Roller Blade's future Los Angeles? +
In this dystopian vision, only those on roller skates can safely traverse Los Angeles; anyone else risks falling into the hands of the villainous cronies patrolling the city.
What is the Power Crystal in Roller Blade? +
The Power Crystal is a mysterious energy source, a legacy from past centuries, that the roller nuns use in their struggle to revive the Holy Land.
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