RoboCop 3 (HBO)

About RoboCop 3 (HBO)

Released in 1993, RoboCop 3 is a science fiction action film, the third installment in the RoboCop franchise. The plot centers on RoboCop, who joins a local resistance movement to fight against Omni Consumer Products (OCP), a malignant corporation aiming to evict residents from their homes to build a new high-end real estate project. Fighting against robbery, violence, and corruption, RoboCop embarks on a mission of justice and defense of the weak and oppressed.

Making / Production

RoboCop 3 was directed by Fred Dekker and written by Frank Miller and Dekker. Though received with mixed reviews, this film stands as the testament to the progression of special effects and set designs, with its futuristic depictions and use of robotics.

Actors

• Robert John Burke portrays RoboCop/Alex Murphy. He replaces Peter Weller from the previous films, bringing a new depth to the character with his unique interpretation.
• Nancy Allen plays Anne Lewis. Her character displays courage and determination, providing a moral compass for RoboCop.
• Rip Torn plays the character of the CEO, adding layers to the narrative with his profound performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the only film in the RoboCop trilogy where Peter Weller doesn't portray RoboCop; the role was played by Robert John Burke.
• Despite being set in Detroit like its predecessor, the majority of the film was shot in Atlanta, Georgia.
• The film was not as successful commercially and critically as the previous two installments.

Quotes

• "Patience, Lewis. We're only human." - RoboCop
• "Isn't the moon wonderful today? It's just like a big, round... cookie." - Otomo

Music, Soundtrack

• The score was composed by Basil Poledouris, who returned to the series after composing the score for the first film.
• Poignant and stirring, the music of RoboCop 3 amplifies the haunting nature of the film’s dystopian setting.