Steel (1997) Sci-Fi Action Fantasy Adventure Crime
Steel (1997) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 2.20/10
IMDB: ☆ 3.0/10
Metascore: ☆ 2.8/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 0.8/10
Steel Plot Synopsis:
John Henry Irons designs weapons for the military. When his project to create weapons that harmlessly neutralize soldiers is sabotaged, he leaves in disgust. When he sees gangs are using his weapons on the street, he uses his brains and his Uncle Joe's junkyard know-how to fight back, becoming a real man of "steel."
Synopsis / Plot Summary: John Henry Irons designs weapons for the military. When his project to create weapons that harmlessly neutralize soldiers is sabotaged...
Tagline: Heroes don"t come any bigger.
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Steel Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1997 (more 1997 movies)
Box Office: $1,710,972
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Steel Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 15, 1997
Writers: Louise Simonson, Jon Bogdanove, Kenneth Johnson
Producers: Mark Allan, Leonard Armato, Bruce Binkow, Quincy Jones, Shaquille O'Neal, Venita Ozols-Graham, David Salzman, Joel Simon
Editors: John F. Link
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Steel (1997) Cast (Click to Expand)
Steel Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Shaquille O''Neal | ... | John Henry Irons / Steel |
| Annabeth Gish | ... | Susan Sparks |
| Judd Nelson | ... | Nathaniel Burke |
| Richard Roundtree | ... | Uncle Joe |
| Irma P. Hall | ... | Grandma Odessa |
| Ray J | ... | Martin (as Ray J.) |
| Harvey Silver | ... | Lamont |
| Charles Napier | ... | Col. David |
| Kerrie Keane | ... | Sen. Nolan |
| Eric Pierpoint | ... | Major |
| Tembi Locke | ... | Norma |
| Thom Barry | ... | Sgt. Marcus |
| Gary Graham | ... | Detective |
| Eric Saiet | ... | Young Cop |
| Hill Harper | ... | Slats |
| George Lemore | ... | Cutter |
| Joseph Palmer | ... | Holdecker |
| Eric Poppick | ... | Mr. Hunt |
| Rutanya Alda | ... | Mrs. Hunt |
| John Hawkes | ... | Mugger |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Shaquille O''Neal (b. March 6, 1972) – John Henry Irons / Steel
Sign: Pisces, Height: 7' 0¾" (2.15 m)
Also known as: Shaquille | Shaq - Annabeth Gish (b. March 13, 1971) – Susan Sparks
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Judd Nelson (b. November 28, 1959) – Nathaniel Burke
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Midnight Rambler - Richard Roundtree (b. July 9, 1942) – Uncle Joe
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Irma P. Hall (b. June 3, 1935) – Grandma Odessa
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 0½" (1.54 m)
Also known as: Irma Hall | Jana Hall - Ray J (b. January 17, 1981) – Martin (as Ray J.)
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Ray J. | Willie Ray Norwood Jr. | Willie Norwood Jr. | Willis Norwood Jr. | Ray J. Norwood | Willie Norwood - Harvey Silver, as Lamont, passed away at age 36 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Charles Napier, as Col. David, passed away at age 75 in Bakersfield, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Chuck Napier - Kerrie Keane – Sen. Nolan
- Eric Pierpoint (b. November 18, 1950) – Major
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Eric Peirpoint | Eric Pierpont - Tembi Locke – Norma
Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Thom Barry – Sgt. Marcus
Height: 6' 0¾" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Thomas Barry - Gary Graham (b. June 6, 1950) – Detective
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Gary Rand Graham - Eric Saiet – Young Cop
- Hill Harper (b. May 17, 1966) – Slats
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: F. Hill Harper
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