The Terminator (1984)

Director: James Cameron

Writers: James Cameron and Gale Ann Hurd, additional dialogue by William Wisher, inspired by/ripped off from a story by Harlan Ellison

Stars: Arnold Schwarzeneggar, Michael Biehn, Linda Hamilton, Paul Winfield, Lance Henriksen, Rick Rossovich, Bess Motta



A cyborg from the future (Arnold Schwarzeneggar) and a human soldier (Michael Biehn) travel back in time to battle over the life of a woman (Linda Hamilton) whose son will one day lead the human rebellion. 



This classic SF action picture put both Schwarzenegger and writer/director James Cameron on the map, and rightfully so.

 


The script is efficient and lean, moving effortlessly from thrill to thrill with not a wasted scene in between action set pieces.

 


This film was clearly made on a budget, but the effects hold up well, even today.























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