Cyber Bandits
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| Directed by | Erik Fleming |
| Written by | James Robinson James Goldman (credited as Winston Beard) |
| Produced by | Paul Colichman Lilli Rouleau Miles A. Copeland III Lila Cazès |
| Starring | Martin Kemp Alexandra Paul Adam Ant Grace Jones Robert Hays |
| Cinematography | Denis Maloney |
| Edited by | Rebecca Ross |
| Music by | Tom Hiel Steve Hunter |
Production companies | Lumiere Pictures IRS Media |
| Distributed by | Columbia TriStar |
Release date |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Language | English |
Cyber Bandits, also known as A Sailor’s Tattoo,[1] is a 1995 science fiction film directed by Erik Fleming.[2] It uses a screenplay by James Robinson[3] and James Goldman (credited as Winston Beard).[4] It was made by Lumiere Pictures and used visual effects by Steven Robiner.[3]
The film stars Martin Kemp as the ship captain Jack Morris who unwittingly gets entangled into a dangerous adventure when he transports passengers who have created a lethal virtual reality weapon.[5] Others in the cast included Alexandra Paul, Robert Hays, Adam Ant, Grace Jones, Kiana Tom, and Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In regular Henry Gibson.[3][6] It was distributed by Columbia TriStar and released on DVD in December 2004.[7] It received an R rating from the Motion Picture Association of America for violence and profanity.[8]
Synopsis
[edit]When Jack Morris accepts a job to serve as a navigator aboard a yacht owned by millionaire Morgan, he's unaware that this will place him in the middle of a deadly entanglement. Morgan's mistress, Rebecca Snow, has stolen his most recent and deadly invention, the computer code for a weapon capable of erasing a target's brain and leaving them trapped within their own body. In order to force his help, Rebecca tattoos the code onto Jack's skin, making him a target for any and everyone who wants to obtain the code.
Cast
[edit]- Martin Kemp as Jack Morris
- Alexandra Paul as Rebecca Snow
- Adam Ant as Manny
- Grace Jones as Masako Yokohama
- Henry Gibson as Dr. Knutsen
- James Hong as Tojo Yokohama
- Robert Hays as Morgan
- Kiana Tom as Anastasia
- Christopher Douglas as Daniel
- Jason Stuart as Street vendor
Production
[edit]Jones wore her own clothes to portray the character.[9]
Release
[edit]Cyber Bandits was released direct to video during November 1995, through Columbia TriStar.[10]
Reception
[edit]Film critics Mick Martin and Marsha Porter dismissed the film as a "farfetched action outing that uses high technology as camouflage for its own lack of invention."[8] Another commentator stated: "Fleming directs it like nothing is out of the ordinary about these bizarre characters and crazy situations."[11] Entertainment Weekly indicated that Kemp struggled with and ultimately failed in employing an American accent, and criticized the film for its ignorance of technology in what was supposed to be a plot involving technology of the future.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "OFDb - Cyber Bandits (1995) - Darsteller und ihre Rollen". www.ofdb.de. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ Nash, Jay Robert; Ross, Stanley Ralph (1986). "Cyber Bandits". The Motion Picture Guide, Volumes 1-10. Cinebook. p. 83.
- ^ a b c Lentz (III.), Harris M. (2001). "Cyber Bandits". Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television Credits: Filmography. McFarland & Company. p. 994.
- ^ Hischak, Thomas S. (2017). "James Goldman". 100 Greatest American Plays. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. p. 172. ISBN 9781442256064.
- ^ Craddock, Jim, ed. (2004). "Cyber Bandits". VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever. Gale. p. 208.
- ^ Matthews, Simon (2021-01-28). Looking for a New England: Action, Time, Vision: Music, Film and TV 1975 - 1986. Oldcastle Books. ISBN 978-0-85730-412-4.
- ^ DVD release
- ^ a b Martin, Mick; Porter, Marsha (1997). "Cyber Bandits". Video Movie Guide 1998. Ballantine Books. p. 238.
- ^ Gotto, Connor (2020-07-02). "Grace Jones wore her own clothes in Cyber Bandits movie". RETROPOP. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "Cybermania". Daily News (Newspapers.com). November 30, 1995.
- ^ Stanley, John (2000-08-01). Creature Features: The Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Movie Guide. Penguin Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0-425-17517-0.
- ^ Ty Burr (November 17, 1995). "Cyber Bandits". Entertainment Weekly.
Further reading
[edit]- Auger, Emily E. (2011). Tech-Noir Film: A Theory of the Development of Popular Genres. Intellect. pp. 261–262.