Crime Zone
Crime Zone

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Crime Zone

1988
Movie
96 min
English

In a post-nuclear future, crime has been eliminated in the city of Soleil through a strict class structure imposed upon the population. Two illegal young lovers are enticed into becoming criminals by a shady guy who promises them a way out of the city so they can continue their lives in peace.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Luis LlosaGenres: Action, Crime, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future, a hardened detective is tasked with hunting down a dangerous fugitive. However, he soon discovers that his target is not what he seems, and the lines between hunter and hunted begin to blur. With the city controlled by corrupt forces, the detective must confront his own morality and the brutal realities of his world to uncover the truth.

Critical Reception

Crime Zone is a low-budget action film that garnered attention for its gritty aesthetic and early involvement of martial arts star Don "The Dragon" Wilson. While not critically acclaimed, it found a niche audience among fans of 80s action and sci-fi thrillers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a glimpse into a bleak, futuristic society.

  • Features some rudimentary action sequences.

  • Suffers from a predictable plot and dated special effects.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often cite the film's low production values and uninspired storytelling as significant drawbacks.

Fun Fact

This film was one of the earliest starring roles for martial arts legend Don "The Dragon" Wilson, who would go on to become a prominent figure in direct-to-video action movies.

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