Metal Messiah
"A trip through the mind-warp of a future that's already here. Metal Messiah is Fog, Flags, Lights, Future Sights, Christ Crucified, Hitler Idolized, Rock ‘n’ Roll Suicide, Tomorrow, Today!"
Originally released in 1978. Metal Messiah is a music/science fiction film. directed by Tibor Takács. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard Ward Allen, David Hensen, and Liane Hogan
Synopsis
A bizarre sci-fi rock opera like little else being produced under the banner of Canadian film at the time, Metal Messiah is about an enigmatic metallic-skinned stranger trying to stop society's self-destructive obsession with rock and roll. Anchored in Toronto's live music scene if the late 1970s, this dystopian parable was the feature film debut of local music impresario and director Tibor Takács. Working with screenwriter Stephen Zoller, Takács' film is a crudely crafted, episodic work that plays out like a glam version of Amos Poe's avant-punk NYC flick The Foreigner (1978), but with even more ambition, attempting to scale to the bombastic rock opera heights of films like Phantom of the Paradise (1974) and Tommy (1975). (from: http://www.canuxploitation.com/review/metalmessiah.html)
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 26, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
2.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- MM Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metal Messiah about?
A bizarre sci-fi rock opera like little else being produced under the banner of Canadian film at the time, Metal Messiah is about an enigmatic metallic-skinned stranger trying to stop society's sel...
Who directed Metal Messiah?
Metal Messiah was directed by Tibor Takács.
How long is Metal Messiah?
Metal Messiah has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Metal Messiah released?
Metal Messiah was released on April 26, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Metal Messiah?
The main cast of Metal Messiah includes Richard Ward Allen, David Hensen, Liane Hogan, John Paul Young, Phillip Cairns.