Solo (1996 movie)

Solo was a 1996 science fiction, action film from Columbia/Tristar Studios. It was directed by Norberto Barba, who has since primarily produced television series. The film was based on a novel by Robert Mason, and was adapted for the script by David L. Corley. The cast included Mario Van Peebles, Barry Corbin, and William Sadler.

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1996 - Science fiction - Action film - Norberto Barba - Mario Van Peebles - Barry Corbin - William Sadler

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The film ran for 94 minutes and received an MPAA rating of PG for combat violence and language. It did not receive good reviews, and is viewed as a somewhat predictable action vehicle.

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Solo (Van Peebles) is an android designed as a military killing machine. He is sent to Central America by General Haynes (Corbin) to battle guerilla insurgents, but a flaw develops in his programming and he develops a conscience and compassion. His developers try to take him back for deprogramming, but he flees into the jungle. There he joins a small village community. A more powerful version of the android (Sandler) is developed and is sent into the jungle to destroy him. Much small arms fire ensues.

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Android - Central America - Guerilla - Jungle

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