''Galaxis'' is a 1995
science fiction
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action film
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directed by
William Mesa
Flash Film Works is a computer graphics company that provides visual effects for films, television shows and commercials. It is owned by director William Mesa and is located in Los Angeles, California.
History
In 1993, Visual Effects Supervisor ...
and written by
Nick Davis. It stars
Brigitte Nielsen
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,
Richard Moll
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and
Craig Fairbrass
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. It was also released under the name ''Terminal Force''.
The film received a negative review from the ''
Houston Chronicle
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'', which wrote it may actually be worse than
direct-to-video
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productions.
Plot summary
A mythical gem, created at the birth of the universe, generates energy for sustaining vitality. Kyla (
Richard Moll
Charles Richard Moll (born January 13, 1943) is an American actor. He played the role of Aristotle Nostradamus "Bull" Shannon, a bailiff on the NBC sitcom ''Night Court'' from 1984 to 1992. He has also done extensive work as a voice actor, typical ...
) tries to find the object and use its inherent energy to increase his villainous sphere of influence. He successfully obtains the device after defeating its protectors on Sintaria. Meanwhile, Ladera (
Brigitte Nielsen
Brigitte Nielsen (; born Gitte Nielsen; 15 July 1963) is a Danish actress, model, and singer. She began her career modelling for Greg Gorman and Helmut Newton. She subsequently acted in the 1985 films ''Red Sonja'' and ''Rocky IV'', later retu ...
), a
freedom fighter
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with the ability of
invisibility
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Since objects can be seen by light in ...
, makes her way to
Earth
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to seek out a sister gem to
stalemate
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Kyla and prevent him from obtaining the object. Once there, she discovers Jed (John H. Brennan) has already retrieved the object from its secure location. However, Victor Menendez (
Fred Asparagus
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Born in Los Angeles County, ...
) and his mercenaries also wish to own the device as recompense for monies Jed owes them. After dispatching Victor and his minions, Ladera bands together with Jed to seek out the first gem and thwart Kyla's plans.
Cast
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Brigitte Nielsen
Brigitte Nielsen (; born Gitte Nielsen; 15 July 1963) is a Danish actress, model, and singer. She began her career modelling for Greg Gorman and Helmut Newton. She subsequently acted in the 1985 films ''Red Sonja'' and ''Rocky IV'', later retu ...
as Ladera
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Richard Moll
Charles Richard Moll (born January 13, 1943) is an American actor. He played the role of Aristotle Nostradamus "Bull" Shannon, a bailiff on the NBC sitcom ''Night Court'' from 1984 to 1992. He has also done extensive work as a voice actor, typical ...
as Kyla
* John H. Brennan as Jed Sanders
*
Roger Aaron Brown
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as Detective Carter
*
Cindy Morgan
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Life and career
Morgan was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Polish and ...
as Detective Kelly
*
Alan Fudge
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as Chief of Police
*
Kristin Bauer van Straten
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as Commander
*
Craig Fairbrass
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as Lord Tarkin
*
Fred Asparagus
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Born in Los Angeles County, ...
as Victor Menendez
* Joey Gaynor as Stravos, Victor's Lieutenant
*
Jeff Rector
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as Tray, Victor's Henchman
*
Christopher Doyle
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as Seth, Victor's Henchman
*
Michael Paul Chan
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Chan ...
as Manny Hopkins
* Richard Narita as Raymond, Manny's Nephew
*
George Cheung
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as Eddie, Manny's Henchman
* Woon Young Park as Asian Henchman (uncredited)
* Jane Clark as Rape Victim
* Louise Moritz as Bar Lady At Sharkey's
*
Sam Raimi
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as Nervous Official
* Arthur Mesa as Robot Child
Production
Filming
''Galaxis'' was the feature film directorial debut for William Mesa.
His prior credits included serving as
visual effects supervisor
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While it is a creative role, most supervisors possess a st ...
for ''
Under Siege
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'' and ''
The Fugitive''.
The film is 91 minutes in duration.
Filmmaker
Sam Raimi
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made a
cameo appearance
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in the movie.
Release
The film was released to VHS format for purchase in June 1995.
Reception
The ''
Houston Chronicle
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'' wrote a negative review, commenting: "Movies like this could give 'direct to video' a bad name."
The review wrote that the action sequences were alright, and that the film probably suffered from its low budget and poor script.
In ''The Sci-Fi Movie Guide'', Chris Barasanti called it "derivative and joyless".
Prequel
A prequel to the film was released as "The Survivor" in 1998, directed by
Nick Davis, the screenwriter of the original. Richard Moll reprised his role as Kyla and Xavier Declie took over the role of Tarkin.
See also
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Flash Film Works
Flash Film Works is a computer graphics company that provides visual effects for films, television shows and commercials. It is owned by director William Mesa and is located in Los Angeles, California.
History
In 1993, Visual Effects Supervisor ...
*
List of science fiction films of the 1990s
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*
Roman and Williams
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References
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American science fiction action films
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1990s English-language films
Films about time travel
1990s American films