Movie "The Terminator" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "The Terminator"

In the future, Skynet, a computer system fights a losing war against the humans who built it and who it nearly exterminated. Just before being destroyed, Skynet sends a Terminator back in time to kill Sarah, the mother to be of John Connor, the Leader of the human resistance. The terminator can pass for human, is nearly indestructible, and has only one mission, killing Sarah Connor. One soldier is sent back to protect her from the killing machine. He must find Sarah before the Terminator can carry out it's mission.

Starring actors in "The Terminator" movie:

Arnold Schwarzenegger as a character The Terminator Arnold Schwarzenegger also starred in the next movies: "Total Recall" in a role of Douglas Quaid/Hauser; "Conan the Barbarian" in a role of Conan; "Conan the Destroyer" in a role of Conan; "True Lies" in a role of Harry Tasker; "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" in a role of Terminator; "The 6th Day" in a role of Adam Gibson; "Last Action Hero" in a role of Jack Slater/Himself; "Twins" in a role of Julius Benedict; "Batman & Robin" in a role of Mr. Freeze/Dr. Victor Fries; "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" in a role of The Terminator; "Around the World in 80 Days"; "Predator" in a role of Major Alan 'Dutch' Schaeffer; "Commando" in a role of John Matrix; "Red Heat" in a role of Capt. Ivan Danko; "Collateral Damage" in a role of Gordy Brewer; "Eraser" in a role of U.S. Marshal John 'The Eraser' Kruger; "Pumping Iron" in a role of Himself; "Jingle All the Way" in a role of Howard Langston; "End of Days" in a role of Jericho Cane; "Red Sonja" in a role of Kalidor; "The Running Man" in a role of Ben Richards; "Kindergarten Cop" in a role of Detective John Kimble; "Capitalism: A Love Story" in a role of Himself;

Michael Bien as a character Kyle Reese Michael Bien starred only in the movie "The Terminator"

Linda Hamilton as a character Sarah Connor Linda Hamilton also starred in the next movies: "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" in a role of Sarah Connor; "Children of the Corn" in a role of Vicky; "Dante's Peak" in a role of Rachel Wando; "The Kid & I" in a role of Susan Mandeville; "Mr. Destiny" in a role of Ellen Jane Burrows/Robertson; "Missing in America" in a role of Kate;

Paul Winfield as a character Lieutenant Ed Traxler Paul Winfield also starred in the next movies: "Cliffhanger" in a role of Walter Wright, Treasury Agent; "Tyson" in a role of Don King; "Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan" in a role of Capt. Clark Terrell; "Original Gangstas" in a role of Rev. Dorsey; "Presumed Innocent" in a role of Judge Larren Lyttle; "Big Shots" in a role of Johnnie Red;

Lance Henriksen as a character Detective Vukovich Lance Henriksen also starred in the next movies: "Dead Man" in a role of Cole Wilson; "Aliens" in a role of Bishop; "Alien³" in a role of Bishop II; "Lost Voyage" in a role of David Shaw; "AVP: Alien vs. Predator"; "Scream 3" in a role of John Milton; "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" in a role of Robert; "Rapid Exchange" in a role of Newcastle; "Tarzan" in a role of Kerchak, the Gorilla King; "Madhouse" in a role of Dr. Franks; "One Point O" in a role of Howard; "Johnny Handsome" in a role of Rafe Garrett; "Bone Dry" in a role of Jimmy; "No Escape" in a role of The Father; "Pistol Whipped" in a role of The Old Man; "Deadwater" in a role of Captain John Willets; "Near Dark" in a role of Jesse Hooker; "Dog Day Afternoon" in a role of Murphy; "Jagged Edge" in a role of Frank Martin; "Dark Reel" in a role of Connor Pritchett; "Stone Cold" in a role of Chains Cooper; "Hard Target" in a role of Emil Fouchon; "Alone in the Dark" in a role of Abner Lundbert; "Hellraiser: Hellworld" in a role of The Host; "Necessary Evil" in a role of Dr. Fibrian; "Man's Best Friend" in a role of Dr. Jarret; "The Seamstress" in a role of Sheriff Virgil Logan; "The Pit and the Pendulum" in a role of Torquemada; "Powder" in a role of Sheriff Doug Barnum; "Screamers: The Hunting" in a role of Orsow; "Tarzan II" in a role of Kerchak; "The Horror Show aka House 3" in a role of Detective Lucas McCarthy; "Felony" in a role of Taft; "Excessive Force" in a role of Devlin; "The Slammin' Salmon"; "Cyrus" in a role of Emmett;

Bess Motta as a character Ginger Ventura Bess Motta starred only in the movie "The Terminator"

Earl Boen as a character Dr. Peter Silberman Earl Boen also starred in the next movies: "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" in a role of Dr. Peter Silberman; "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" in a role of Dr. Peter Silberman;

Rick Rossovich as a character Matt Buchanan Rick Rossovich also starred in the next movies: "Top Gun" in a role of Lt. (j.g.) Ron 'Slider' Kerner; "Roxanne" in a role of Chris McConnell; "Navy Seals" in a role of Leary;

Dick Miller as a character Pawnshop Clerk Dick Miller also starred in the next movies: "Gremlins" in a role of Murray Futterman; "Looney Tunes: Back in Action" in a role of Security Guard; "Small Soldiers" in a role of Joe; "The 'burbs" in a role of Vic, Garbageman #1; "Gremlins 2: The New Batch" in a role of Murray Futterman; "Trapped Ashes" in a role of Max; "The Little Shop of Horrors" in a role of Burson Fouch; "War of the Satellites" in a role of Dave Boyer;

Shawn Schepps as a character Nancy Shawn Schepps starred only in the movie "The Terminator"

Franco Columbu as a character Future Terminator Franco Columbu also starred in the next movies: "Conan the Barbarian" in a role of Pictish Scout; "Pumping Iron" in a role of Himself;

Bill Paxton as a character Punk Leader Bill Paxton also starred in the next movies: "Vertical Limit" in a role of Elliot Vaughn; "True Lies" in a role of Simon; "Predator 2" in a role of Jerry Lambert; "Aliens" in a role of Pvt. Hudson; "Twister" in a role of William 'Bill/Billy' Harding; "The Last Supper" in a role of Zachary Cody; "A Simple Plan" in a role of Mr. Schmitt; "U-571" in a role of Lt. Cmdr. Mike Dahlgren; "Mighty Joe Young" in a role of Gregg O'Hara; "Tombstone" in a role of Morgan Earp; "Near Dark" in a role of Severen; "Weird Science" in a role of Chet Donnelly; "Titanic" in a role of Brock Lovett; "The Dark Backward" in a role of Gus; "Navy Seals" in a role of Dane; "Apollo 13" in a role of Fred Haise; "Frailty" in a role of Dad Meiks; "The Last of the Finest" in a role of Howard 'Hojo' Jones;

Brad Rearden as a character Punk Brad Rearden starred only in the movie "The Terminator"

Brian Thompson as a character Punk Brian Thompson also starred in the next movies: "Cobra" in a role of Night Slasher; "Dragonheart" in a role of Brok; "Life Stinks" in a role of Mean Victor; "The Order" in a role of Cyrus Jacob; "In the Cold of the Night" in a role of Phil; "Lionheart" in a role of Russell; "Fist Of The Warrior aka Lesser of Three Evils" in a role of Max; "Dragonquest" in a role of Kirill; "Moon 44" in a role of Jake O'Neal;