Release date: October 26, 1984
An unstoppable killer robot is transported back in time to kill the mother of a future resistance leader before he is born.
James Cameron's masterpiece launched one of the most enduring sci-fi franchises of the modern era, primarily due to the badass charisma of an Austrian muscleman named Arnold Schwarzenegger. Arnold was the perfect choice to play the emotionless killing machine - indeed, The Terminator is really more of a horror film than anything else, featuring a pretty young woman being chased by a seeingly unstoppable monster. Made for under $7 million, this taut, tight and exciting roller coaster ride launched Cameron's career.
James Cameron (director), Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, Paul Winfield, Lance Henriksen, Earl Boen, Bess Motta, Bill Paxton, Rick Rossovich.
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