The Messenger is a 1986 post-apocalyptic action film directed by Fred Williamson, who also stars in the lead role as the titular character. The film is set in a bleak, dystopian future where the world has been ravaged by a devastating plague that has wiped out much of humanity. Williamson plays a tough and resourceful survivor who is known only as The Messenger. He travels through the wasteland on his motorcycle, delivering supplies and messages to other survivors who are scattered throughout the desolate landscape. Along the way, he encounters various dangerous obstacles, including roving gangs of outlaws and hordes of mutated creatures.
The Messenger is joined on his journey by two other survivors - a former soldier named David (played by Christopher Connelly) and a tough-as-nails woman named Sarah (played by Lia Chang). Together, the three of them make their way across the wasteland, battling enemies and struggling to survive in a world that has been reduced to chaos.
As they embark on their perilous quest, The Messenger, David, and Sarah encounter a number of colorful characters, including a group of pacifist survivors who have formed a community in the ruins of an abandoned city, a tribe of cannibalistic mutants who worship a mysterious creature known as the "Demon of the Waste," and a band of marauding bikers led by a psychotic warlord named Duke (played by Cameron Mitchell).
Throughout the course of the film, The Messenger and his companions must fight for their lives on numerous occasions, as they deal with everything from deadly traps to vicious mutants. Along the way, they also develop a deep bond of friendship and camaraderie, as they learn to rely on one another in a world where trust is hard to come by.
The Messenger is an action-packed adventure that combines elements of science fiction, horror, and westerns, creating a unique and compelling vision of a world gone mad. With its intense action sequences, memorable characters, and bleak and atmospheric setting, the film is a must-see for fans of post-apocalyptic cinema.
The Messenger is a 1987 action & adventure movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes.
