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Maniac Cop (1988)

R 85 min  -  Action | Crime | Horror  -   13 May 1988 (USA)
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In New York, a man in a cop's uniform starts killing people for no apparent reason.

Director:

William Lustig

Writer:

Larry Cohen
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Atkins Tom Atkins ...
Bruce Campbell ...
Laurene Landon ...
Richard Roundtree ...
William Smith ...
Robert Z'Dar ...
Sheree North ...
Sally Noland
Nina Arvesen Nina Arvesen ...
Regina Sheperd (as Nina Aversen)
Nick Barbaro Nick Barbaro ...
Councilman
Lou Bonacki ...
Detective Lovejoy
Barry Brenner Barry Brenner ...
Coroner
Victoria Catlin Victoria Catlin ...
Ellen Forrest
James Dixon James Dixon ...
Clancy (as Jim Dixon)
Corey Michael Eubanks Corey Michael Eubanks ...
Bremmer (as Corey Eubanks)
Jill Gatsby ...
Cassie Philips
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Storyline

Innocent people are being brutally murdered on the streets of New York by a uniformed police officer. As the death toll rises and City Hall attempts a cover-up, Frank McCrae heads the investigation. A young cop, Jack Forrest, finds himself under arrest as the chief suspect, having been the victim of a set-up by the real killer and a mysterious woman phone-caller. Forrest, his girlfriend Theresa, and McCrae set out to solve the puzzle before the Maniac Cop can strike again. Written by Mr_John_Barrymore  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Police | Uniform | Violence | Psychopath | Woman's Neck Broken  | See more »

Taglines:

You have the right to remain silent. Forever. See more »

Genres:

Action | Crime | Horror | Thriller

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ο Μανιακός Μπάτσος See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$1,100,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$188,348 (USA) (15 May 1988) (50 Screens)

Gross:

$671,382 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Cameo: [Sam Raimi] makes a brief cameo as the parade reporter. See more »

Goofs

Errors in geography: Despite taking place in New York City, one scene takes place beneath an Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway bridge. The AT&SF never had railroad lines in the Eastern United States, in fact they never had lines anywhere east of Chicago. See more »

Quotes

Desk sergeant: They don't make cops like him anymore. He was one of a kind.
Frank McCrae: He still is.
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Connections

Referenced in Past Perfect (1996) See more »

Soundtracks

"History Hall"
Composed by Gail Jensen, Arnie Riddio
Vocals by Gail Jensen
© 1987 Jensen-Carradine Music See more »