Nemesis
Short description
Set in a future where cybernetic technology allows for the replacement of human body parts, the story follows Alex, a cyborg police officer in Los Angeles. As society faces threats from information terrorists, Alex struggles with his own humanity and attempts to leave the force. He is coerced into one final mission to recover stolen data or a specialized chip that could allow cyborgs to seize global power. In pursuing a former colleague, Alex discovers he is being used as a pawn and must decide where his true loyalties lie.
Directed by Albert Pyun, this action thriller was released in 1992. It is the seventh film in a chronological sequence of Pyun's directing work, following titles such as Cyborg and Captain America. The screenplay was written by Pyun and Rebecca Charles. The film stars Olivier Gruner as Alex, alongside Tim Thomerson, Deborah Shelton, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Merle Kennedy, and Nicholas Guest.
Produced by Imperial Entertainment, Shah/Jensen, and Scanbox, the film is a joint production between Denmark and the United States. It earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 5.4/10 on TMDB based on 180 votes. Film critics provided a slightly higher rating of 5.7/10 from 7 reviews.
What's left behind the scenes
- Deborah Shelton refused to use a body double when filming the nude scenes.
- The film is set in 2027.
- In the scene with the 20-meter pole, Olivier Gruner had to try three different poles before finding one that met all the requirements.
- The idea of implanting a bomb in Alex's body to force him to complete the mission was borrowed from John Carpenter's science fiction film "Escape from New York" (1981) starring Kurt Russell.
- Jean Warren, who was responsible for the special effects, also worked on the special effects for James Cameron's science fiction action film “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” (1991), for which he received an “Oscar” a year later.
- The tower's collapse in the chase scene was filmed for real. Construction specialists weakened the tower's foundation at pre-calculated points, and the stunt performers were given the command to prepare to flee at the right moment. The only special effects used during the filming of this scene were explosions.
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