Steel Dawn

Steel Dawn (1987)

  • 41% of users liked it
    (5,832 ratings)

This futuristic drama offers the classic story of Shane seved up with a few Mad Max moments and some interesting twists. The tale is set in the smouldering, decimated post-World War III town of Meridian, where locals scrabble to keep their meager farms watered in the midst of a desert wasteland.… More

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R,
Directed By
Written By
Doug Lefler
Genres
Action & Adventure
In Theaters
Nov 6, 1987 Wide
Vestron Video

Critic Reviews

  • Clint Morris, Brag Magazine

    Classic Swayze, Unrelentless Action!

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  • Conner R


    The post-apocalyptic incarnation of Road House. While it's not as fun or innately campy, it's just worth watching for the crazy costumes and characters. Patrick Swayze embodies the nomad lifestyle, a drifter that only cares about himself and has no ties to anyone. However,… More

  • Ken S


    Why does being a great warrior always involve doing hand stands? Both Yoda and Swayze are ga ga for them. Despite the entire concept of this film is a bit daft, the filmmaking itself isn't half bad.

  • Dean M


    Above average, but sometimes bore set in the post-apocalyptic future has martial arts warrior joining in to help widow protect a colony of peaceful settlers.

  • Barry L


    Its not Mad Max but its a good movie.

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