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In a wasteland ruled by gangs, one man and his custom mega-gun take on a fascist regime.

EQUALIZER 2000

The Final War Is Over. The Battle's Just Begun.

1987 · 1h 25m · R · Action / Adventure / Science Fiction · IMDB TMDB

A ruthless vehicular gang rules the post-apocalyptic wasteland. That's until a muscled hero named Slade builds the ultimate machine gun - Equalizer 2000, and declares a one man war on the gang's "piece of garbage" leader.

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Quick Answer

What is Equalizer 2000 about?

Equalizer 2000 is a 1987 Philippines/USA action, adventure, and science fiction film directed by Cirio H. Santiago about a post-nuclear Alaska where a rebel ex-captain builds the ultimate weapon to battle a fascist group for control of the wasteland.

Programmer's Pick

If your idea of the future involves muscle cars, flamethrowers, and a hero who answers to 'Slade,' Equalizer 2000 delivers. Where else can you see a wasteland arms race capped off by the most over-engineered gun this side of a fever dream? This is post-apocalypse by way of the hardware store—and we’re here for it.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set in a bleak, postnuclear future Alaska, Equalizer 2000 drops viewers into a world where survival hinges on brute force and firepower. The remnants of humanity are split between a fascist faction called The Ownership and a band of rebels. At the center is Slade, a former Ownership captain, who defects after witnessing his father's murder at the hands of a ruthless mayor. Slade crafts the Equalizer 2000—a formidable, custom-built machine gun—that becomes the object of desire for both sides. With rebel allies and a personal vendetta, Slade launches a full-scale assault on the wasteland's tyrants, igniting a battle where the ultimate weapon may tip the balance for good.

Details & Specs

Director: Cirio H. Santiago
Writers: Frederick Bailey, Joe Mari Avellana
Release: 1987
Runtime: 1h 25m
Country: Philippines, United States of America
Language: English
Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Cast & Crew

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Director: Cirio H. Santiago Writers: Frederick Bailey +1 more

Richard Norton Slade

Corinne Wahl Karen

Robert Patrick Deke WS William Steis Lawton

Rex Cutter Dixon

Henry Strzalkowski Alamo

Don Gordon Bell Gossage FB Frederick Bailey Hayward PS Peter Shilton Maclaine

Vic Diaz Bone BG Bobby Greenwood Denah

Ramon D'Salva Firewall BK Bill Kipp Tailfin SC Steve Cook Skidplate WS Willy Schober Lube Job NN Nick Nicholson Lawton's men (Uncredited) WM Warren McLean Fletcher DD Daniel De Long Boze SR Steve Rogers Rebel (Uncredited)

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Why Cult

Custom Superweapon

The Equalizer 2000 isn’t just a gun—it’s the ultimate machine of destruction, built by the hero himself to dominate the wasteland.

Post-Nuclear Alaska

The film transports scorched-earth action to an arctic backdrop, delivering a unique setting for its vehicular carnage and power struggles.

Vehicular Gang Warfare

Muscle cars, biker gangs, and all manner of wasteland road warriors turn the future into a demolition derby of survival.

Flamethrower and Bazooka Action

Expect pyrotechnic mayhem from flamethrowers and bazookas to machine guns—this movie doesn't skimp on big, loud hardware.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Power struggle for the Equalizer 2000

Threat

Fascist group 'The Ownership' and their armed gangs

Effect

Violent domination and suppression of survivors

Countermeasure

Slade's rebellion and the creation of the Equalizer 2000

Setting

Post-nuclear Alaska wasteland

Questions from the Vault

When was Equalizer 2000 released? +

Equalizer 2000 was released in 1987.

Who directed Equalizer 2000? +

Equalizer 2000 was directed by Cirio H. Santiago.

How long is Equalizer 2000? +

Equalizer 2000 has a runtime of 85 minutes.

What genre is Equalizer 2000? +

Equalizer 2000 is an action, adventure, and science fiction film.

What is the Equalizer 2000 and why does everyone want it? +

The Equalizer 2000 is a massive, custom-built machine gun created by Slade, considered powerful enough to determine control over the wasteland, making it the central prize for both The Ownership and the rebels.