Warrior of the Lost World

Warrior of the Lost World

Year: 1983

Runtime: 92 mins

Language: English

Director: David Worth

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Only one rider can destroy the Omega Force. A nomad mercenary on a high-tech motorcycle helps bring about the downfall of the evil Orwellian government, the Omega.

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1

Arrival and mission assignment

The Rider arrives on his advanced motorcycle equipped with Einstein, but crashes and is nearly killed. He crosses the wall of illusion and is found by the Enlightened Elders, who heal him and appoint him as the leader to fight Omega. This marks a turning point for the rebellion.

Enlightened Elders' sanctuary
2

Rescue of McWayne

The Rider helps Nastasia and the Outsiders by rescuing McWayne, Nastasia's father and leader of the Outsiders. They manage to escape together, but Nastasia is captured by Prossor and subjected to brainwashing. The brainwashing twists her loyalties toward the Omega regime.

Outsiders' hideout
3

Nastasia captured and brainwashed

The Rider and Outsiders escape after the rescue, but Nastasia is captured at Prossor's base and subjected to brainwashing. The process turns her against the Rider and her allies. She becomes a puppet of Prossor until the climactic confrontation.

Prossor's base
4

Ritual brawl to unite Marginals

To prove his strength and win support for the resistance, the Rider faces the Marginals in a ritual brawl to determine the strongest. Amazons, martial artists, truckers, punks, soldiers, and Omega defectors watch as he fights. He earns their trust through victory and gains their unified backing.

Arena of the Marginals
5

Final assault launched

The Rider and the Outsiders launch their final assault on Prossor's regime. Omega forces counter with the Megaweapon, along with heavy patrols and aerial support. The stage is set for a decisive showdown.

Omega frontline
6

Megaweapon showdown and speedcycle destroyed

Rebels strike at Omega patrols using cars, helicopters, and tankers while advancing toward Prossor's stronghold. The Rider manages to short-circuit the Megaweapon, destroying it, but his speedcycle is crushed under the truck's wheels. He presses on with renewed resolve.

Omega frontline
7

Storming Prossor's HQ; Nastasia's rebellion

The Rider and McWayne storm Prossor's headquarters and confront Prossor and the brainwashed Nastasia. Nastasia wounds the Rider during the clash. When Prossor orders her to kill McWayne, she rebels and shoots Prossor instead, breaking his control.

Prossor's headquarters
8

Omega overthrown; celebrations and repair

With Prossor toppled, Omega's regime collapses and Outsiders and Marginals celebrate their victory. The Rider's speedcycle is repaired, and he prepares to move on from the victory. A new chapter begins for the resistance.

Prossor's HQ vicinity
9

Twist: Prossor clone revealed

In a final twist, the man Nastasia shot is revealed to be a cyborg clone; the real Prossor is still alive and escapes with an unnamed New Way ally, Fred Williamson. They plot revenge against the 'animals' who defeated them. The threat persists even as the regime falls.

Escape route
10

Aftermath and onward journey

The Rider surveys the aftermath and leaves with his repaired speedcycle. He remains a symbol of resistance as new battles loom beyond the Omega regime. His journey continues, carrying the hope of continued resistance.

Outskirts after victory

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