Hero and the Terror
| Hero and the Terror | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | William Tannen |
| Produced by | Menahem Golan Yoram Globus Lance Hool |
| Written by | Michael Blodgett |
| Starring | Chuck Norris |
| Editing by | Christian Wagner |
| Distributed by | Cannon Films |
| Release date(s) | August 26, 1988 (USA) |
| Running time | 96 min |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $5,301,200 (USA) |
Hero and the Terror was a 1988 action film starring martial arts star Chuck Norris, directed by William Tannen. Produced by Menahem Golan, written by Michael Blodgett, and was distributed by Cannon Films. The film stars Norris as Danny O'Brien as a cop trying to stop a serial killer, Simon Moon known as "The Terror". [1]
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[edit] Plot
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Danny O'Brien is a cop trying to apprehend the notorious Simon Moon, also known as The Terror. Three years earlier O'Brien captured The Terror and was called Hero by the citizens of Los Angeles. Simon has escaped and has started killing women again, and O'Brien has to capture the Terror again.
[edit] Cast
- Chuck Norris as Danny O'Brien
- Brynn Thayer as Kay
- Steve James as Robinson
- Jack O'Halloran as Simon Moon
- Jeffrey Kramer as Dwight
- Ron O'Neal as Mayor
- Murphy Dunne as Theater Manager
- Heather Blodgett as Betsy
- Tony DiBenedetto as Dobeny
- Billy Drago as Dr. Highwater
- Joe Guzaldo as Copelli
- Peter Miller as Chief Bridges
- Karen Witter as Ginger
- Lorry Goldman as Ginger's Manager
- Christine Wagner as Doctor
[edit] Production
Hero and the Terror was Chuck Norris's first major attempt at diversifying form his traditional martial arts roles.[2][3]
[edit] Reception
The movie had a mostly negative reception.[4][5][6]
[edit] Box Office
Hero and the Terror grossed $1.84 million nationwide its first weekend at the box office, finishing in a disappointing 12th place.[7]
[edit] References
- ^ "A New Kick For Norris Macho Martial Arts Man Chuck Norris Welcomes The Chance To Soften His Public Image In His Latest Movie.". Sun Sentinel. http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1988-09-04/features/8802210141_1_chuck-norris-film-character. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
- ^ "Chuck Norris Fights to Be a Better Actor in 'Hero and the Terror' Role". The Los Angeles Times. 1988-09-02. http://articles.latimes.com/1988-09-02/news/li-2090_1_chuck-norris. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
- ^ Sheridan, Chris (1988-08-25). "TOUGH AND TENDER CHUCK NORRIS DEVELOPS A MILD SIDE ON FILM". Chicago Tribune. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1988-08-25/features/8801250380_1_chuck-norris-karate-student-guy. Retrieved 2010-12-15.
- ^ Thomas, Kevin (August 26, 1988). "'Hero' Does Battle With a Terror of Script". The Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1988-08-26/entertainment/ca-881_1_chuck-norris. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
- ^ "Hero and the Terror". Washington Post. 1988-08-27. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/movies/videos/heroandtheterrorrharrington_a0aa94.htm. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
- ^ "Hero and the Terror". Chicago Tribune. http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19880826/REVIEWS/808260302. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
- ^ "Chucking His Iron-Man Image Boundaries of Hero Role Can't Contain Norris in `Terror". The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution. 1988-09-02. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=AT&p_theme=at&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EB7C3751B859B20&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
