Ultra Warrior

Ultra Warrior

Year: 1990

Runtime: 81 mins

Language: English

Directors: Kevin Tent, Augusto Tamayo San Román

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After a nuclear holocaust, the last great warrior on Earth emerges from the ashes to lead a ragged band of survivors. As they struggle to rebuild, they learn their toughest test lies ahead: a monumental battle against the sinister minions of The Bishop, a clash that will decide the fate of humanity.

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Timeline & Setting – Ultra Warrior (1990)

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Time period

2058

2058 marks a brutal, post-disaster era following a failed space-based defense system that killed millions. Wealthy cities are governed by brutal military fascists while vast deserts are populated by Muties and bandits. Zirconium becomes a critical resource used in efforts to counter extraterrestrial threats from a parallel universe.

Location

Kansas City, Oblivion, Colosseum, Mutie colony, Mars

Kansas City is a wealth-driven city that uses a casino/strip bar as a base for a brutal, militarized ruling class. Oblivion is a harsh, radioactive desert region east of the old Atlantic seaboard where Muties live and bandits roam. The Colosseum is the bandits' fortress and arena for gladiator-style battles. The Mutie colony represents the surviving community in the toxic landscape, while Mars hosts the zirconium mine whose fate propels the mission.

🛰️ Space-age 🏙️ Dystopian cities 🏜️ Radioactive wasteland ⚔️ Gladiator culture

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Main Characters – Ultra Warrior (1990)

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Rudolph Kenner (Dack Rambo)

Kenner is a mission-driven operative tasked with locating zirconium and supervising Phil. He navigates the brutal post-disaster world, forming uneasy alliances with Muties. After being captured and escaping with Muties, he becomes a de facto leader within the Mutie community and rethinks his mission's objectives, eventually writing back to his employers about Oblivion's radioactivity and the need to buy zirconium from the Muties.

🗡️ Protagonist 🧭 Mission-driven

Phil (Diego Bertie)

Phil is the young trainee and son of a zirconium business leader, traveling with Kenner and Sheila. He embodies the stakes of the zirconium mission and is killed during a bandit attack, underscoring the cost of the pursuit and the dangers of Oblivion.

🧭 Heir 🕯️ Trainee

Sheila (Emily Kreimer)

Sheila is Phil's girlfriend who travels with the group and is captured during the bandit attack. She remains a prisoner through portions of the conflict and is later among the prisoners Kenner rescues, representing the human cost of the wandering war.

🛡️ Prisoner 💔 Survivor

Grace (Clare Beresford)

Grace is a Mutie who becomes an ally to Kenner and explains her people’s history, including their traumatic encounters with other mutants. She and Kenner share a personal moment, and she helps steer the Mutie group through peril as they confront bandit forces.

🤝 Ally 🧭 Mutie leader

Bishop (Orlando Sacha)

Bishop is the bandit leader who commands the Colosseum assault and the looting of prisoners. He is a formidable antagonist who embodies the brutal, gladiatorial culture of Oblivion, and his identity as a Mutie complicates the power dynamics when revealed.

🗡️ Antagonist 🤝 Dual identity

Lazarus (Ramsay Ross)

Uncle Lazarus is the Mutie spiritual leader who places Kenner into a prophetic role within their community. He embodies faith and fate in a harsh world, and his eventual suicide marks a dramatic pivot in the Mutie storyline.

🙏 Mentor 🕊️ Prophet

Elijah (Meshach Taylor)

Elijah is a stranger who helps the bandits and becomes a symbol of the unpredictable, dangerous ally ecosystem within Oblivion. He runs screaming during a key moment and is shot, illustrating the volatility of loyalties in this setting.

🧭 Ambiguous ally 🧨 Tense presence

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Major Themes – Ultra Warrior (1990)

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🔥 Survival

Survival drives every action in Ultra Warrior, from Muties to bandits to the last remaining soldiers. Resources are scarce, forcing brutal hierarchies and desperate bargains. The film illustrates how individuals adapt, endure, and make hard choices to endure a lethal, irradiated world.

🏛️ Power & Control

Power dynamics dominate the narrative: wealthy cities ruled by military fascists versus lawless wastelands. Kenner's mission exposes corporate and military manipulation of people for strategic gain. The Muties' awakening and Lazarus's prophecy challenge established authority, suggesting its fragility when confronted with rebellion.

🧬 Mutation & Otherness

Muties symbolize marginalized survival in a hostile environment. Mutation is used as a grim indicator of vulnerability and resilience alike. The Muties form communities and resist oppression, while subterranean mutants called 'Whities' add horror and complexity to the social landscape.

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