Slipstream
Short description
Set in a future where human pollution has devastated the planet, the story takes place in a world dominated by massive, destructive winds. A bounty hunter named Matt kidnaps a murderer from the custody of two law enforcement officers, hoping to claim the reward for himself. This action sparks a dangerous pursuit across the atmosphere, leading the characters into the treacherous wind currents known as the slipstream. The plot also explores themes regarding artificial intelligence and the nature of humanity.
Directed by Steven Lisberger, this film followed his previous projects Tron and Hot Pursuit. The production was a joint effort between the United Kingdom and Turkey, produced by Entertainment Film. The cast features Mark Hamill as Will Tasker, alongside Bill Paxton as Matt Owens, Kitty Aldridge, Bob Peck, Eleanor David, and Robbie Coltrane. The screenplay was written by Tony Kayden.
Public reception for the movie has been generally low. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 4.7/10 based on 3,400 votes, while on TMDB, it has a score of 4.3/10 from 65 votes.
What's left behind the scenes
- While the film was in production, producer Gary Kurtz was experiencing serious difficulties. He was embroiled in a lawsuit with his ex-wife and lost, forfeiting all the money he had earned from the Star Wars franchise. Those funds were intended to finance this project. This is why the film 'Stream' entered the public domain immediately after filming was completed.
- The role of Will Tusker was played by Mark Hamill. This was not a typical role for the actor, best known for playing Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise (1977, 1980, 1983). In playing Tusker, Hamill mimicked a patrol officer who had once pulled him over.
- The idea for the film belonged to Charles Edward Pogue, who would later co-write the screenplays for films such as the horror movie 'The Fly' (David Cronenberg, 1986) and the fantasy action film 'DragonHeart' (Rob Cohen, 1996). In Pogue's vision, it was to be a post-apocalyptic version of the Huckleberry Finn adventures, about a young man who befriends a fugitive android and helps him escape bounty hunters and law enforcement. When producer Gary Kurtz bought the script, he reworked it, turning it into a dark science fiction film. Pogue was so offended by this that he requested his name not be associated with 'Stream'.
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