Steel Spirit

Starring:Brian Papakie, Paul Burnley, Dexter Weeks, Matt Lonzi, Jennifer Rockelman, Stephen Pagano
Director: Steven J. Pershing
Studio: Pershing Pictures
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Description
With the help of his childhood friends, one man set out to make an Action Adventure using his SONY Handycam, a home computer, and his imagination.

Synopsis:
This 90-minute, emotionally charged epic will have you asking yourself, "Who would I trust?" as Dallas McQuaid (Steven J. Pershing) struggles to stay alive after a five million-dollar bounty is placed on his head by his archenemy, Bruce Costas (Paul Burnley). The mentally unstable McQuaid, a Former U.S. Marine with a brief background in the CIA, had set his sights on the underworld. His reputation as our country's most feared bounty hunter flourished as he captured 46 of America's 100 Most Wanted.

So how does a hero become the hunted?

Seven years after his disappearance, a blue-collar car salesman's identity is exposed, and peace and seclusion are sacrificed for survival. While being hunted by every lowlife bounty hunter looking for beer money, McQuaid searches for friends among foes. Reunited with his best friend, Jack O'Donnell (Brian Papakie); ex-wife, Jennifer (Jennifer Rockelmann); and his old friend, Detective John Coleman (Stephen Pagano), McQuaid quickly discovers that sometimes loyalty is purely superficial.

After the sound of the gunfire, missiles, and jet engines stop, you will be left listing to be the beating of one mans heart.

Description

With the help of his childhood friends, one man set out to make an Action Adventure using his SONY Handycam, a home computer, and his imagination.

So how does a hero become the hunted?

After the sound of the gunfire, missiles, and jet engines stop, you will be left listing to be the beating of one mans heart.

People live, people die, and angels fly…

Customer Reviews:

Fischer is an animal.......2006-01-20

I really thought this was an exceptional action flick. What I liked most about it though, was that physical specimen Fischer. Boy can that guy move like a cheetah! He displayed his catlike quickness when he glided up that flight up stairs and was totally out of breath in the next scene. Amazing! On top of it, the guy is a really gifted actor. Did you hear the conviction in his voice when he gave the order to "Gas him". That line has got to be right up there with Arnold's "I'll be back" as an all time classic line in an action film. All I'm trying to say is that this guy could be the next big star!! Fischer for president.

Fisher Carries the movie........2006-01-17

I thought it was a good movie, however I would love to see more of the character Fisher. I would love to see a prequel to the movie explaining the trials and tribulations of Fisher. How he became a henchman? What drives and motivates him? The actor playing Fisher did a good job however I think the actor playing the character should have been a little more athletic.

A Fresh, Unique Indie Movie.......2004-06-02

No budget, independent movies shot on Hi-8 camcorders are suppose to feature five or six people sitting around one location lamenting how difficult their lives have been since high school. Nobody bothered to tell Stephen J. Pershing that's how it's done. Pershing, instead, has crafted the farthest thing from a double mocha angst fest; he's managed to make an honest to goodness action picture.

Using only friends and contacts from his home town in New Jersey, Pershing has filled 90 minutes of screen time with as many bullets, car chases, fights, Ninjas, even Stinger missiles as your average big budget Hollywood action movie would have. But Pershing has added something that even a lot of those Hollywood mega-budgets miss: a story.

Pershing plays Dallas McQuade, former U.S. Marine, former CIA operative and once the top bounty hunter in the country. Reduced to working as a car salesman in order to avoid his former life, everything turns upside down when his identity is discovered and his archenemy, Bruce Costas, offers a $5 million bounty on his head. Now, to stay alive and put an end to Costas, McQuade must turn to old friends, former colleagues, and an ex-wife to help him. As he discovers that not all of them are willing to turn down a piece of $5 million, McQuade ends up battling friend and foe alike. And it's all done with tongue planted firmly in action packed cheek.

Steel Spirit suffers from its lack of budget. Production values aren't what you would expect from a summer blockbuster. The sound quality and lighting aren't always the best. But Pershing's direction and editing show not only an understanding of what makes high entertainment but belie the fact that this is his freshman effort.

Any fan of indie movies should check this one out. Any fan of action pictures will be blown away by what Pershing was able to accomplish. Watch it once for the pure entertainment value. Then watch the DVD a second time with the director's commentary turned on. You'll be amazed and entertained. And isn't that what an action movie is suppose to do?

Excellent Indie Film.......2004-05-14

Steven J. Pershing is the Ted Williams of the film world. Why? Like Ted, Steven didn't jump into the film business for the money. He produced, wrote, directed, and starred in Steel Spirit because of his love and passion for the film game. This film is incredible. And I don't play the incredible card lightly. It's incredible for the fact that it was shot on a Sony camcorder over a two-year period (working only on weekends) by a novice writer/actor/director and his equally novice cast & crew, all working with no budget and highly charged imaginations. Steel Spirit is incredible because of the love and cooperation Steven received from his family and friends to see his vision through to completion. This is the little movie that shouldn't even exist. But it does. Not for the lack of story (fun, and action packed) or credible acting (cheeky, and amusing), either - both categories work well within the production. Making a movie can be an enormous chore (I'm a credited filmmaker) - especially without having the luxury of "throwing money" at any problems that may arise. Steven J. Pershing had only heart and soul to toss at his filmmaking predicaments as they arose. Steel Spirit is truly an awe inspiring Independent film. When's the last time you've seen special effects (and good ones at that!) in a no budget movie? Steel Spirit has them, a lot of them. And when you learn, through the witty Directors Commentary (especially during the end credits - don't miss Steven's "apologies"), that Steven and crew made the special effects and armaments work by slaving over home PC's and visiting their local Home Depot -- not by working with Industrial Light & Magic. After viewing Steel Spirit you may be in awe yourself. This film and the DVD extras are an excellent investment in filmmaking heart and soul.

One Liners !.......2004-04-23

You just gotta love these one liners.
As Dallas mumbles "just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride..." - floors it - and nothing happens - tough turns into "oh well" - and that's just how i like it. i even use this line on every passenger of mine,and i even throw in the look of adventure...
... fast paced action movie - whether on a budget or not doesn't really matter... because it's uptempo in all aspects.

Alexander E,Music Producer, Los Angeles - CA

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