A lone rider, a talking motorcycle, and a resistance rise against a totalitarian Omega regime.
WARRIOR OF THE LOST WORLD
Only one rider can destroy the Omega Force.
A nomad mercenary on a high-tech motorcycle helps bring about the downfall of the evil Orwellian government, the Omega.
Quick Answer
Warrior of the Lost World is a 1983 Italian-American action and science fiction film directed by David Worth about a mercenary recruited by rebels to overthrow an oppressive Orwellian regime.
Programmer's Pick
Who can resist a film where the hero’s best friend is a snarky AI motorcycle and the villains get creative with their evil? Warrior of the Lost World is a turbo-charged tour through bombed-out sci-fi wastelands, full of chase scenes, brainwashing, and the pleasures of low-budget Italian genre cinema.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- David Worth
- Writer
- David Worth
- Release
- 1983
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Country
- Italy, United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
- Also Known As
- Le Chevalier du Monde perdu, The Last Warrior - Der Kämpfer einer verlorenen Welt, Mad Rider
Why This Matters
Produced during the surge of post-apocalyptic films inspired by the Mad Max craze, this Italian-American collaboration reflects the global influence and market adaptations of the genre in the 1980s, including multiple alternate titles for different international releases.
Cast & Crew
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The Rider’s AI-equipped motorcycle Einstein isn’t just transportation—it has a personality and an attitude.
Witness the struggle of rebels and misfits as they unite against a dystopian dictatorship known as Omega.
Donald Pleasence makes for a memorable despot, with his brainwashing chambers and oversized armored trucks.
Enjoy a psychotronic blend of cheap effects, Italian exploitation flair, and relentless action.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Resistance against the Omega regime
Totalitarian state led by Prossor
Oppression, brainwashing, and violence against rebels
Post-apocalyptic city under Omega’s control
Questions from the Vault
When was Warrior of the Lost World released? +
Warrior of the Lost World was released in 1983.
Who directed Warrior of the Lost World? +
David Worth directed Warrior of the Lost World.
How long is Warrior of the Lost World? +
Warrior of the Lost World has a runtime of 92 minutes.
What genre is Warrior of the Lost World? +
Warrior of the Lost World is an action, science fiction, and thriller film.
How does the 'wall of illusion' affect The Rider’s journey? +
The Rider passes through the wall of illusion early on, which nearly kills him but results in his being rescued and revived by the Enlightened Elders, who set him on the path to fight Omega.
What role does Einstein, the AI motorcycle, play in the mission? +
Einstein provides both crucial assistance and comic relief, helping The Rider navigate dangers and offering advice along the way.