---
title: "Firepower"
year: 1993
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/firepower-1993"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 86477
imdb_id: "tt0106915"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 4.8
vote_count: 24
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Firepower (1993) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/firepower-1993

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Firepower is a 1993 science-fiction action film directed by Richard Pepin. The film stars Chad McQueen, Gary Daniels, Joseph Ruskin, and Jim Hellwig in his first and only acting role. Set in the year 2007, the story takes place after crime has risen at an exponential rate, leaving once highly populated metropolises such as Los Angeles uninhabitable. These areas have transformed into Hell Zones, which are ruled by violent street gangs and serve as safe havens for criminal warpaths. The Hell Zone in Los Angeles, formerly called the Zone of Personal Freedom, is controlled by a criminal mastermind named Drexal, played by Joseph Ruskin. To entertain crowds of decadent losers and underlings, Drexal stages a series of lethal, no-holds-barred matches within the Death Ring. The film was released in the United States on January 19, 1994, has a runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes, and spans the action, crime, and science fiction genres.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Hoopla | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Richard Pepin
- **Networks / Studios**: PM Entertainment Group

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chad McQueen** as *Darren Braniff*
- **Gary Daniels** as *Nick Sledge*
- **Jim Hellwig** as *The Swordsman*
- **George Murdock** as *Captain Croy*
- **Joseph Ruskin** as *Drexal*
- **Alisha Das** as *Lisa*
- **Pablo Marz** as *Mendez*
- **Art Camacho** as *Viper*
- **Dennis Garber** as *Booking Officer*
- **Michael Gregory** as *Chief Handler*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Firepower online?
Firepower is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Firepower worth watching?
Firepower holds a community rating of 4.8/10 based on 24 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Firepower and when was it released?
Firepower is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 1993. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Firepower?
Firepower was directed by Richard Pepin.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Firepower — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/86477)
- [Firepower (1993) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106915/fullcredits/)
- [Firepower (1993 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firepower_(1993_film))
- [Firepower (1993) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/86477-firepower/cast)
- [Firepower (1993) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/firepower-1993/credits)

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