Solo(1996)
Part man. Part machine. Total weapon.
Solo Synopsis
An android fighting-machine is charged with destroying a small brigade of rebels in a Latin American war who are fighting to maintain their freedom and protect their village. Contrary to his programming, Peebles decides to stay and assist the rebels in their plight. Having gained this information, his "creators" develop a more powerful android to try and defeat him.
Solo (1996) is a action, adventure, science fiction and thriller film directed by Norberto Barba, released on August 23, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Mario Van Peebles, Barry Corbin, William Sadler and Jaime Osorio Gómez. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 87 ratings.
- Director:
- Norberto Barba
- Writers:
- Robert Mason, David L. Corley
- Producers:
- Joseph Newton Cohen, John Flock, Jose Ludlow
- Cinematographer:
- Christopher Walling
- Composer:
- Christopher Franke
- Production:
- Orpheus Films, Triumph Films, Van Peebles Films
- Status:
- Released
Solo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mario Van Peebles
as Solo
Barry Corbin
as General Clyde Haynes
William Sadler
as Colonel Frank Madden / Improved Solo
Jaime Osorio Gómez
as Sgt. Lorenzo the Tracker
Demián Bichir
as Rio
Seidy López
as Agela
- Abraham Verduzco
Abraham Verduzco
as Miguel the Kid
Joaquín Garrido
as Vasquez
Adrien Brody
as Dr. Bill Stewart, Solo's Designer
- Brent Schaeffer
Brent Schaeffer
as Communications Officer
Lucas Dudley
as Helmsman
Christopher Michael
as Flight Deck Officer
Key crew
Directed by Norberto Barba, written by Robert Mason and David L. Corley, produced by Joseph Newton Cohen, John Flock and Jose Ludlow.
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Solo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 87 ratings.
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Solo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Solo online?
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Solo (1996) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Solo?
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The main cast of Solo (1996) includes Mario Van Peebles, Barry Corbin, William Sadler, Jaime Osorio Gómez and Demián Bichir. The film was directed by Norberto Barba. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Solo released?
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Solo was released on August 23, 1996 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Solo worth watching?
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Solo (1996) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 87 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.