Solarbabies (1986)

Director:

Alan Johnson

Writers:

Walon Green (writer)
D.A. Metrov (writer)

Release Date:

26 November 1986 (USA)

Genre:

Sci-Fi | Action | Fantasy

Tagline:

Who will rule the future?

Plot:

In a future in which most water has disappeared from the Earth, we find a group of children, mostly teenagers...

Plot Keywords:

Rollerball | Post Apocalyptic | Orphan | Roller Skating | Teen

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Richard Jordan	...	Grock
Jami Gertz	...	Terra
Jason Patric	...	Jason
Lukas Haas	...	Daniel
James LeGros	...	Metron
Claude Brooks	...	Rabbit
Peter DeLuise	...	Tug
Peter Kowanko	...	Gavial
Adrian Pasdar	...	Darstar
Sarah Douglas	...	Shandray
Charles Durning	...	The Warden
Frank Converse	...	Greentree
Terrence Mann	...	Ivor
Alexei Sayle	...	Malice
Bruce Payne	...	Dogger

Also Known As:

Solar Warriors

Runtime:

USA:94 min | UK:94 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:16 | UK:15 | Australia:PG | Finland:K-16 | USA:PG-13 | West Germany:16

Filming Locations:

Almería, Andalucía, Spain

Company:

Brooksfilms

Trivia:

The movie was filmed on location in Spain, a country selected for its abundant desert landscape. Ironically, production was held up for several weeks due to...rain!

Goofs:

Continuity: Metron's skates disappear as he pole-vaults over the fence to get into the Aqua Bunker, then they re-appear as he lands

Quotes:

Woman on P.A.: [during "Skate-Rec"] ... This recreational skate period is provided by Earth Police who represent order. Take up the challenge of order advancement. Serve as members of an Earth Force. Give raw power to the cause of order. Keep the bodjilar flow. Earth Enforcement calls you to synergic dedication. Earth Enforcement means pleasure in the use of ultra-tech weapons. Pleasure in the chase and stun. Dissidents who choose to live outside the Protectorate are in constant need of ultra-disciplinary...

Movie Connections:

References Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)

Soundtrack:

Love Will Set You Free

Good Good Good Movie

This is a Good one! I remember this movie from when I was a kid. Running across this movie brings back good memories. My dad recorded it on VHS and I would watch it over and over. Then being a single child I would put on my skates, go outside and pretend I was a Solarbabie. My back yard was the perfect terrain. I even used one of those balls you buy from the grocery store as Boedi.

I love this movie. It may have a few holes in the plot, but it's a fictional movie. If you use your imagination, and not let reason get in the way of enjoying a good movie. Than this is the movie for you.

Now all I have to do is purchase a copy on DVD so I can watch it again.