Steel and Lace (1991): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1991, Steel and Lace is an action, horror and science fiction film directed by Ernest D. Farino, running about 90 minutes. “She's tough. She's tender. She's all woman. And all machine.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Daniel Emerson is acquited of the rape of classical pianist Gaily Morton, and part of the blame for the acquittal lies with the testimony of Daniel's friends Norman, Oscar, Toby, and Craig, who all helped Daniel rape Gaily. Still devastated by the rape and unable to deal with the acquittal, Gaily commits suicide by jumping off of the top of the court building as soon as the trial ends, much to the horror of her brother Albert, who is a scientist. Five years later, Daniel has made Norman, Oscar, Toby, and Craig partners in his business, which forces homeowners and their homes out of the way to make way for bigger developments. By this time, after five years of working with Gaily's body, Albert has turned Gaily into a cyborg that is programmed to get bloody revenge on Daniel, Norman, Oscar, Toby, and Craig.

Who’s in it. Steel and Lace stars Clare Wren as Gaily Morton, Bruce Davison as Albert Morton, Stacy Haiduk as Alison and David Naughton as Dunn, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Steel and Lace has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Steel and Lace page.

If you liked it. Fans of Steel and Lace tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.