The Terminator (1984)

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In the post-apocalyptic future, reigning tyrannical supercomputers teleport a cyborg assassin known as the "Terminator" back to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor, whose unborn son is destined to lead insurgents against 21st century mechanical hegemony. Meanwhile, the human-resistance movement dispatches a lone warrior to safeguard Sarah. Can he stop the virtually indestructible killing machine?

Director: James Cameron
Genre: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 1.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Brad Fiedel
Cinematography: Adam Greenberg
Editing: Mark Goldblatt
Production: Hemdale, Pacific Western
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English, Español
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $78M
Original Language: en

Themes

AI and Robot Uprising, Sci-Fi Action and Future Wars, Cyberpunk Action and Robotic Rebel, Visions of Future and Technology, Cybernetic Warfare and Future Tech

Keywords

man vs machine, artificial intelligence (a.i.), saving the world, laser gun, cyborg, killer robot, shotgun, rebel, dystopia, villain, time travel, los angeles, california, urban setting, future war, savior

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Terminator about?
In the post-apocalyptic future, reigning tyrannical supercomputers teleport a cyborg assassin known as the "Terminator" back to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor, whose unborn son is destined to lead insurgents against 21st century mechanical hegemony. Meanwhile, the human-resistance movement dispatches a lone warrior to safeguard Sarah. Can he stop the virtually indestructible killing machine?
Who directed The Terminator?
The Terminator was directed by James Cameron.
Who stars in The Terminator?
The Terminator stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, Linda Hamilton, Paul Winfield, Lance Henriksen, Rick Rossovich.
How long is The Terminator?
The Terminator has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is The Terminator?
The Terminator is a Action, Thriller, Science Fiction film.
What is the Filmori rating for The Terminator?
The Terminator has a Filmori rating of 1.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of The Terminator?
The Terminator had a budget of $6M.
How much did The Terminator gross?
The Terminator grossed $78M worldwide.
Where was The Terminator produced?
The Terminator was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of The Terminator?
The themes of The Terminator include: AI and Robot Uprising, Sci-Fi Action and Future Wars, Cyberpunk Action and Robotic Rebel, Visions of Future and Technology, Cybernetic Warfare and Future Tech.