Barb Wire
"Don't call me babe!"
Originally released in 1996. Barb Wire is a science fiction/action film. directed by David Hogan.
Starring Pamela Anderson, Temuera Morrison, and Victoria Rowell
Synopsis
A sexy nightclub owner, Barb Wire moonlights as a mercenary in Steel Harbor, one of the last free zones in the now fascist United States. When scientist Cora Devonshire wanders into Barb's establishment, she gets roped into a top-secret government plot involving biological weapons. Soon Barb is reunited with her old flame Axel Hood, who is now Cora's husband and a guerrilla fighter, resulting in plenty of tense action.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 2, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
4.1/10
Mixed (473 votes)
Budget
$9M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.8M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Pamela Anderson
as Barbara Kopetski / Barb Wire
Temuera Morrison
as Axel Hood
Victoria Rowell
as Dr. Corrina Devonshire
Jack Noseworthy
as Charlie Kopetski
Udo Kier
as Curly
Steve Railsback
as Colonel Pryzer
Xander Berkeley
as Alexander Willis
John Paxton
as Smooth
Joey Sagal
as Fred the Bartender
Candace Kita
as Dancer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $9,000,000
- Revenue
- $3,793,614
Production Companies
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- Propaganda Films
- Dark Horse Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barb Wire about?
A sexy nightclub owner, Barb Wire moonlights as a mercenary in Steel Harbor, one of the last free zones in the now fascist United States. When scientist Cora Devonshire wanders into Barb's establis...
Who directed Barb Wire?
Barb Wire was directed by David Hogan.
How long is Barb Wire?
Barb Wire has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Barb Wire released?
Barb Wire was released on May 2, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Barb Wire?
The main cast of Barb Wire includes Pamela Anderson, Temuera Morrison, Victoria Rowell, Jack Noseworthy, Udo Kier.
Is Barb Wire worth watching?
Barb Wire has a user rating of 4.1/10 based on 473 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.