Steel

Steel

Steel is a 1997 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character John Henry Irons, who first appeared in 1993 during the Reign of the Supermen! storyline in the Superman comic book titles. The film stars Shaquille O'Neal as Irons and his alter ego Steel, Annabeth Gish as his wheelchair using partner Susan Sparks, and Judd Nelson as their rival Nathaniel Burke. The plot centers on an accident caused by Burke which leaves Sparks paralyzed. The result of the accident results in Irons quitting his job. Burke begins mass-producing weapons and selling them to criminals. In order to stop...
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Release date:August 15, 1997
Directed by:Kenneth Johnson
Rated:PG-13 (USA)
Runtime:97 Minutes
Producer:Quincy Jones
Music by:Mervyn Warren
Cinematography:Mark Irwin
Estimated budget:$16,000,000
Genre:Action, Science Fiction

Cast of Steel

Judd Nelson
Judd Nelson
Nathaniel Burke
Born:November 28, 1959
Age:52
Richard Roundtree
Richard Roundtree
Born:July 9, 1942
Age:69
Annabeth Gish
Annabeth Gish
Susan Sparks
Born:March 13, 1971
Age:41
Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille O'Neal
John Henry Irons
Born:March 6, 1972
Age:40
Ray J
Ray J
Martin
Born:January 17, 1981
Age:31

Honors and Awards

YearAward Nomination
1997 Razzie Award for Worst Actor, Shaquille O'Neal
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Film director of Steel

Kenneth Johnson
Kenneth Johnson
Born: October 26, 1942
Age: 69

Kenneth Johnson is an American screenwriter, producer and director best known as the creator of the V science fiction franchise and The Incredible Hulk TV series. His creative efforts are almost entirely concentrated in the area of television science fiction. A native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas,...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Who was the director of the motion picture "Steel"?
  • A:
    Kenneth Johnson directed the movie.
  • Q:
    Who produced the movie, "Steel"?
  • A:
    Quincy Jones was the film's producer.
  • Q:
    When did the film "Steel" debut?
  • A:
    The film was released in August, 1997.
  • Q:
    The movie, "Steel" is in what genre?
  • A:
    It is labeled as: Superhero and Action.
  • Q:
    What was the tagline from the movie, Steel?
  • A:
    The movie's tagline was, "Heroes don't come any bigger."
  • Q:
    Who distributed the movie, "Steel"?
  • A:
    Warner Bros. Entertainment distributed the movie.
  • Q:
    Who was the writer of the music for the movie Steel?
  • A:
    Mervyn Warren composed the original music score for the soundtrack.
  • Q:
    Which actors were the stars of movie, "Steel"?
  • A:
    Shaquille O'Neal, Annabeth Gish, Richard Roundtree, Judd Nelson and Ray J played leading roles in the movie.
  • Q:
    How long is the runtime of the film "Steel"?
  • A:
    The total time for the film is 97 minutes.

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