Solo

Solo

Part man. Part machine. Total weapon.

PG-13 1996 · 94 min · ★ 5.0 · Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller

An android fighting-machine is charged with destroying a small brigade of rebels in a Latin American war who are fighting to maintain their freedom and protect their village. Contrary to his programming, Peebles decides to stay and assist the rebels in their plight. Having gained this information, his "creators" develop a more powerful android to try and defeat him.

Directed by Norberto Barba · Written by David L. Corley

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Mario Van Peebles Solo
Barry Corbin General Clyde Haynes
William Sadler Colonel Frank Madden / Improved Solo
Jaime Osorio Gómez Sgt. Lorenzo the Tracker
Demián Bichir Rio
Seidy López Agela
Abraham Verduzco Miguel the Kid
Joaquín Garrido Vasquez
Adrien Brody Dr. Bill Stewart, Solo's Designer
Brent Schaeffer Communications Officer
Lucas Dudley Helmsman
Christopher Michael Flight Deck Officer

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