Katapult
Katapult

Katapult

1984Movie87 minCzech

Adaptation of Vladimir Paral's comic novel, which criticizes consumerism as an attitude of life.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Klaus KinskiGenres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic future, a ruthless warlord named Kinski rules a desolate land with an iron fist. He commands an army of cyborgs and controls the only remaining water source. A group of rebels, led by the courageous and resourceful Jennifer, rise up to challenge his tyrannical reign. Their desperate mission is to retrieve a powerful artifact that could restore water to the parched earth and defeat Kinski's oppressive regime.

Critical Reception

Katapult is a low-budget, B-movie affair that garnered a mixed to negative reception upon its release. It is often cited for its bizarre premise and Klaus Kinski's unhinged performance, which are seen as both its greatest strengths and weaknesses. While some viewers appreciate its cult-classic status and unique, albeit flawed, vision, most critics found it to be poorly executed with significant pacing issues and weak special effects.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features a memorably unhinged performance by Klaus Kinski.
  • Despite Kinski's efforts, the film suffers from a weak plot and poor production values.
  • A cult curiosity that fails to deliver on its ambitious, if strange, premise.

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Fun Fact

The film was directed by and stars the legendary German actor Klaus Kinski, who is known for his intense and often controversial roles in films like Aguirre, the Wrath of God and Fitzcarraldo.

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