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Hero and the Terror

  • 19881988
  • RR
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
4.1K
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Hero and the Terror (1988)
Danny was lucky 3 years ago at the arrest of Terror, a serial killer of young women. Danny's about to be dad, when Terror escapes prison and is back killing. Will Danny get lucky this time?
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Danny was lucky 3 years ago at the arrest of Terror, a serial killer of young women. Danny's about to be dad, when Terror escapes prison and is back killing. Will Danny get lucky this time?Danny was lucky 3 years ago at the arrest of Terror, a serial killer of young women. Danny's about to be dad, when Terror escapes prison and is back killing. Will Danny get lucky this time?Danny was lucky 3 years ago at the arrest of Terror, a serial killer of young women. Danny's about to be dad, when Terror escapes prison and is back killing. Will Danny get lucky this time?
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
4.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • William Tannen
  • Writers
    • Michael Blodgett(novel "Hero and the Terror")
    • Dennis Shryack(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Chuck Norris
    • Brynn Thayer
    • Steve James
  • Director
    • William Tannen
  • Writers
    • Michael Blodgett(novel "Hero and the Terror")
    • Dennis Shryack(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Chuck Norris
    • Brynn Thayer
    • Steve James
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 47User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    Michelle Michaels in Hero and the Terror (1988)
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    Chuck Norris in Hero and the Terror (1988)
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    Top cast

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    Chuck Norris
    Chuck Norris
    • Danny O'Brien
    Brynn Thayer
    Brynn Thayer
    • Kay
    Steve James
    Steve James
    • Robinson
    Jack O'Halloran
    Jack O'Halloran
    • Simon Moon
    Jeffrey Kramer
    Jeffrey Kramer
    • Dwight
    Ron O'Neal
    Ron O'Neal
    • Mayor
    Murphy Dunne
    • Theater Manager
    Heather Blodgett
    Heather Blodgett
    • Betsy
    Tony DiBenedetto
    • Dobeny
    Billy Drago
    Billy Drago
    • Dr. Highwater
    Joe Guzaldo
    • Copelli
    Peter Miller
    Peter Miller
    • Chief Bridges
    Karen Lorre
    Karen Lorre
    • Ginger
    • (as Karen Witter)
    Lorry Goldman
    • Ginger's Manager
    Christine Wagner
    • Doctor
    Francette Mace
    • Boutique Owner
    Bill Harris
    Bill Harris
    • Interviewer
    Branscombe Richmond
    Branscombe Richmond
    • Victor
    • Director
      • William Tannen
    • Writers
      • Michael Blodgett(novel "Hero and the Terror") (screenplay)
      • Dennis Shryack(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the undercover scene when Danny is cooking eggs, he is introduced as Carlos, which is in fact Chuck Norris' real name.
    • Goofs
      At the beginning of the movie The Terror falls through ladders and the following close-up shot of the individual rungs breaking reveals them to be clearly sawn beforehand.
    • Quotes

      Man at food stand: [Danny O'Brien is undercover and acting like a short order cook when he gets an unsatisfied customer] These are the worst eggs I've ever had, man!

      Danny O'Brien: Wait till you try the toast.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Betrayed/Stealing Home/The Last Temptation of Christ/Married to the Mob/Hero and the Terror (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Two Can Be One
      Music by David Michael Frank (as David M. Frank)

      Lyric by Robert Jason and Denise Osso

      Performed by Joe Pizzulo and Stephanie Reach

    User reviews47

    Review
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    5/10
    Upright cop Chuck Norris versus giant maniac Jack O'Halloran
    This time Chuck Norris confronting an ominous psycho-killer . A sensible but two-fisted cop (Chuck Norris) and his tough helper (Steve James) pit a dangerous series killer who holds a supernatural force . The police named Danny O'Brien is back in action fighting the notorious psychotic Simon Moon (Jack O'Halloran) , also known as ¨The Terror¨ who murders his victims by twisting their necks . The monstrous and virtually indestructible man is a Frankestein-alike , acting similarly to Jason Vorhees and Michael Myers .

    This Chuck Norris vehicle contains action-packed , thrills , chills and lots of blood and violence . Chuck Norris demonstrates his qualities as an action hero on the fights against the largest-than-life murderous by means of punches , kicks , bounds and leaps . This is last film that Menahem Golan , from Cannon film company , produced with Chuck Norris . Large support cast formed by usual secondaries of the 80s such as Steve James , Jeffrey Kramer , Billy Drago , Branscome Richmond and Ron O'Neal as the Mayor . David Michael Frank's screeching musical score was composed by means of synthesizer . The motion picture was regularly directed by William Tannen . This horror-fighting-thriller is an inferior Norris film , in spite of it he was on his best period with hits such as ¨The Octagon¨ , ¨An eye for an eye¨ , ¨Forced vengeance¨ , ¨Lone Wolf MacQuade¨ , and ¨Missing in action¨ , among others . Rating : Below average but entertaining . The picture will appeal to Chuck Norris fans though results to be one of his inferior outings .
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 26, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hero
    • Filming locations
      • The Wiltern - 3790 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Golan-Globus Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,301,200
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,840,487
      • Aug 28, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,301,200
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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