Barb Wire 1996
"Don't call me babe!"
In "Barb Wire (1996)", directed by David Hogan, the neon-lit dystopian future of Steel Harbor becomes the playground for a high-octane blend of sci-fi action and gritty adventure.
Director: David Hogan
Cast
Pamela Anderson
Barbara Kopetski / Barb Wire
Temuera Morrison
Axel Hood
Victoria Rowell
Dr. Corrina Devonshire
Jack Noseworthy
Charlie Kopetski
Udo Kier
Curly
Steve Railsback
Colonel Pryzer
Xander Berkeley
Alexander Willis
John Paxton
Smooth
Joey Sagal
Fred the Bartender
Candace Kita
Dancer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barb Wire (1996) about?
Set in a fascist-tinged near-future America, Barb Wire follows a nightclub owner by day and mercenary by night who gets entangled in a covert operation after a scientist seeks refuge in her establishment. As she reconnects with her past, the stakes rise with biological warfare conspiracies and explosive confrontations.
Who directed Barb Wire?
David Hogan directed this 1996 action-packed sci-fi adventure.
Who stars in Barb Wire?
The film stars Pamela Anderson as Barb Wire, alongside Temuera Morrison, Victoria Rowell, Jack Noseworthy, and Udo Kier.
Is Barb Wire (1996) worth watching?
While not a critical darling, Barb Wire offers a satisfying mix of campy action and post-apocalyptic style, making it a guilty pleasure for fans of '90s genre cinema. Its blend of sci-fi tropes and high-energy sequences gives it a unique, if uneven, charm.
How long is Barb Wire?
Barb Wire runs for 98 minutes.
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About Barb Wire (1996) — A neon-noir mercenary thriller with Pamela Anderson in a post-apocalyptic dive bar
In "Barb Wire (1996)", directed by David Hogan, the neon-lit dystopian future of Steel Harbor becomes the playground for a high-octane blend of sci-fi action and gritty adventure. Pamela Anderson stars as Barb Wire, the fierce owner of a stylish nightclub who balances her glamorous public persona with secret mercenary work in a near-future America where freedom is a fragile luxury. When a brilliant scientist, Cora Devonshire, stumbles into Barb's orbit, she's pulled into a dangerous conspiracy involving biological warfare—dragging Barb back into the chaos she thought she'd left behind. Old flames, new enemies, and explosive confrontations collide in this stylish, high-stakes thriller.
With its razor-sharp action sequences, post-apocalyptic flair, and a lead performance that fuses toughness with vulnerability, "Barb Wire (1996)" delivers a fun, if slightly campy, 98-minute escape into a world where survival and style go hand in hand.
