The Vindicator (1986)

An employee of a secret company operation becomes the victim of the company's special weapons project. He is transformed into a robotic killing machine that, because of his programming must... See full summary »

Director:

Jean-Claude Lord

Writers:

Edith Rey (original screenplay), David Preston (original screenplay)

Stars:

David McIlwraith, Teri Austin, Richard Cox

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David McIlwraith	...	Carl Lehman / Frankenstein
Teri Austin	...	Lauren Lehman
Richard Cox	...	Alex Whyte
Pam Grier	...	Hunter
Maury Chaykin	...	Burt Arthurs
Catherine Disher	...	Catherine Collins
Stephen Mendel	...	Ian Massey
Micki Moore	...	Mrs. Jan Scott
Larry Aubrey	...	Kurt Kessler
Lynda Mason Green	...	Gail Vernon
Denis Simpson	...	Joe Simpson
Caroline Arnold	...	Lisa, Massey's Girl
John Zobolles	...	Paper Boy
Trevor Daves	...	Lab Security Guard #1
Carl Knutson	...	Lab Security Guard #2

Storyline

An employee of a secret company operation becomes the victim of the company's special weapons project. He is transformed into a robotic killing machine that, because of his programming must destroy anything that comes near him.

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Plot Keywords:

killing machine | set on fire | spacesuit | robot | motorcycle | 

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Taglines:

They thought they took his life...now he wants theirs. Invincible. Unstoppable. Indestructible. He's out on the street and out of control!

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Genres:

Action | Horror | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 February 1986 (USA)

Also Known As:

Frankenstein '88

Filming Locations:

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$4,210,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Frank & Stein Film Productions, Michael Levy Enterprises

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Carl Lehman: I reprogrammed myself in the computer room - I don't have to kill anymore!

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Connections

References E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

User Reviews

Predates Robocop

Looks as if the Robocop writer has been wholesale looting The Vindicator. This is a very solid horror/action movie about a man set up in an accident to be used in cruel experiment. Anyone who have seen Robocop knows the story. Watch out for Pam Grier as a bitchy and darn good looking assassin. This highly effective, violent and bloody horror movie may not be to everyones liking, but this Canadian outing is well worth seeking out for anyone who is fan of the genre. 8/10