The Terminator

Story

This is the film that cemented Schwarzenegger's spot in the action-brawn firmament, and it was well deserved. He's chilling as the futuristic cyborg who kills without fear, without love, without mercy. James Cameron's story and direction are pared to the bone and all the more creepy. But don't overlook the contributions of Linda Hamilton, who more than holds her own as the Terminator's would-be victim, Sarah Connor--thus creating, along with Sigourney Weaver in Alien, a new generation of rugged, clear-thinking female action stars. It's surprising how well this film holds up, and how its minimalist, malevolent violence is actually way scarier than that of its far more expensive, more effects-laden sequel. --Anne Hurley

DVD Features

• Available Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
  
• Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 5.1 EX), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono), French (Dolby Digital 5.1 EX), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1 EX)
  
• DVD-ROM script to screen

Theatrical International release dates:
Europe: Jan 11, 85
Japan: May 4, 85
Australia: Dec 20, 84

Movie Details

Cast:

Michael Biehn
Linda Hamilton
Lance Henriksen
Bill Paxton
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Dick Miller
Paul Winfield
Earl Boen

MPAA Rating: R
Running time: 107 mins.
DVD Aspect Ratios: 1.85:1

International rating:

Europe: 15
Japan: R-15
Australia: M

DVD International release dates:
North America: Jul 21, 98