2020 Texas Gladiators

Director: Joe D'Amato, George Eastman
Actors: Al Cliver, Harrison Muller, Daniel Stephen
PlotIn a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by nuclear fallout, lawlessness reigns and society teeters on the brink of destruction. Five resolute warriors, known as Rangers, patrol the desolate Southwest in a bid to maintain a semblance of order amid the chaos. They are skilled fighters with a strong moral code, determined to protect the innocent from marauding gangs that prey on the weak. As they navigate a collapsed civilization, the Rangers rescue women from being enslaved by brutal bandits and fend off merciless attacks on surviving communities. Their journey takes them along new hazardous terrains where they aid a young woman in distress. The woman leads them to her home settlement which is under constant threat from relentless raiders.
Upon arriving at the settlement, the Rangers discover a glimmer of hope for restoring communal life as the inhabitants strive to cultivate crops and rebuild a semblance of society. However, their peace is shattered when they encounter a powerful religious cult led by a zealous tyrant bent on exercising control over the region by any means necessary. In defiance of the cult's oppressive dominance and sinister ambitions, the Rangers must rally the settlers to mount resistance—a task that tests their mettle, loyalty, and capacity for leadership. Facing staggering odds and moral dilemmas, the group's mission to liberate their newfound allies culminates in an epic clash of ideologies, power, and survival instincts that will define their destiny and reshape the future of this shattered world.
Writers: George Eastman, Aldo Florio
Release Date: 01 Mar 1984
Runtime: 91 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: Italy
Language: Italian
Physical Media Reviews
A flawed 4K transfer of a dismal, yet engaging grindhouse Mad Max imitation in HEVC 2160p with HDR10 offers appeal to genre enthusiasts.