Enter the wild world of Albert Pyun’s Dollman, a 1991 cult classic blending sci-fi, action and dark humour.
Dollman follows the adventures of Brick Bardo (Tim Thomerson), a hard-edged cop from the planet Arturus who gets stranded on Earth. There’s a problem though: he’s only 13 inches tall! As Bardo faces a gang of ruthless thugs led by the villainous Braxton Red (a young and loudmouthed Jackie Earle Haley), Dollman combines Pyun’s signature low-budget ingenuity with over-the-top action and tongue-in-cheek jokes.
Set against the backdrop of a decaying urban landscape, Dollman speaks to Pyun’s ability to craft worlds where anything is possible – no matter the budget. Thomerson’s deadpan portrayal of Bardo gives our pint-sized hero grit and adds to the deliciously dry tone, proving once again that size doesn’t matter when it comes to justice.
This Straight to Video double bill – pairing Dollman with Albert Pyun: King of Cult Movies – offers a perfect tribute to the director’s unique, fearless vision.
