Solo

"Part man. Part machine. Total weapon."

Aug 23 1996 PG-13 1h 34m
Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

An android fighting-machine is charged with destroying a small brigade of rebels in a Latin American war who are fighting to maintain their freedom and protect their village. Contrary to his programming, Peebles decides to stay and assist the rebels in their plight. Having gained this information, his "creators" develop a more powerful android to try and defeat him.

Plot

Mario Van Peebles stars as an android killing weapon designed by the military and utilized to enter into a Latin American war to destroy the rebels - natives fighting simply to maintain their freedom. Contrary to his programming, he develops an affinity for the villagers and decides to help them fight back. This lets his creators bring him back and ultimately leads to one of them being given more powerful circuitry to defeat him.

Written by

Robert Mason, David L. Corley

Directed by

Norberto Barba

Cast

Mario Van Peebles, William Sadler, Barry Corbin

Crew

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Production Countries

Mexico, United States of America

Production Companies

Orpheus Films, Triumph Films, Van Peebles Films

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Trailers
Solo Trailer 1996
Scores
# of Votes
4,635
Average Rating
4.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA