Steel
Mike Catton was once a world-renowned construction foreman (at least in the construction world), but an accident left him with a serious fear of heights. Unable to climb the big skyscrapers while under construction, he retired and became a truck driver. But when an old friend needs him to help put up a building, and when the old friend gets harassed and threatened by an Evil Corporate Type, he comes out of retirement and assembles the creme de la creme of the construction world. Together, they race against time to finish the building while the Evil Corporate Type tries to stop them.
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Plot Summary
A former college football star, now a professional wrestler, becomes involved in illegal activities to save his ailing father's farm. He must navigate a dangerous underworld of gambling, corruption, and violence, all while trying to protect his family and maintain his integrity.
Critical Reception
Steel received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its action sequences and Lee Majors' performance, while others found the plot predictable and underdeveloped. Audiences were generally more receptive to the film's gritty portrayal of working-class struggles and its wrestling elements.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its raw energy and action-packed wrestling scenes.
- Criticized for a formulaic plot and thin character development.
- Lee Majors' charisma was noted as a highlight.
Google audience: Audience reception information for 'Steel (1979)' is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was based on a 1975 novel of the same name by Richard Harris.
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