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CHiPs on a rampage with a laser cannon. San Francisco never stood a chance.
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Light Blast (1985)

B-movie blissItalian exploitation80s cheese overload

Overview

ActionScience FictionThriller

A policeman saves San Francisco from a mad scientist holding it hostage with a laser gun.

Flag of ITITItalian
Content warning
independent filmlaser gunpolicehostagesan francisco, californiaphysician

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

The laser cannon prop deserves its own credit

Stunts

Castellari car chases remain unhinged

Best for:Friends: Mystery Science Theater night with zero expectations·Background: Fold laundry while explosions happen·Rewatch: Spot which San Francisco scenes were actually Italy
Heads up:Violence: Casual civilian slaughter by laser, treated as Tuesday
Enzo G. Castellari

Director

Enzo G. Castellari

ReleasedAug 13, 1985
Runtime1h 26m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight
Faso Film
Metrofilm

Top Cast

Erik Estrada

Erik Estrada

Inspector Ronn Warren

Ennio Girolami

Ennio Girolami

Dr. Yuri Soboda

Michael Pritchard

Michael Pritchard

Swann

Nancy Fish

Nancy Fish

Bonnie Rolando

Massimo Vanni

Massimo Vanni

Policeman in Warehouse

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Trivia

Shot mostly in Rome with second-unit San Francisco footage; locals wondered why Erik Estrada never appeared downtown.

Cultural

Peak Castellari: the Italian director who kept making American action pastiches for Italian audiences who wanted American action.

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