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Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins

  • 19851985
  • GG
  • 2h 1m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
13K
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Fred Ward in Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985)
An officially "dead" cop is trained to become an extraordinary unique assassin in service of the US President.
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An officially "dead" cop is trained to become an extraordinary unique assassin in service of the US President.An officially "dead" cop is trained to become an extraordinary unique assassin in service of the US President.An officially "dead" cop is trained to become an extraordinary unique assassin in service of the US President.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
13K
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    • Guy Hamilton
  • Writers
    • Richard Sapir(novel "The Destroyer")
    • Warren Murphy(novel "The Destroyer")
    • Christopher Wood
  • Stars
    • Fred Ward
    • Joel Grey
    • Wilford Brimley
    • Guy Hamilton
  • Writers
    • Richard Sapir(novel "The Destroyer")
    • Warren Murphy(novel "The Destroyer")
    • Christopher Wood
  • Stars
    • Fred Ward
    • Joel Grey
    • Wilford Brimley
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 112User reviews
    • 57Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar

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    Fred Ward
    Fred Ward
    • Remo Williams
    Joel Grey
    Joel Grey
    • Chiun
    Wilford Brimley
    Wilford Brimley
    • Harold Smith
    J.A. Preston
    J.A. Preston
    • Conn MacCleary
    George Coe
    George Coe
    • Gen. Scott Watson
    Charles Cioffi
    Charles Cioffi
    • George Grove
    Kate Mulgrew
    Kate Mulgrew
    • Maj. Rayner Fleming
    Patrick Kilpatrick
    Patrick Kilpatrick
    • Stone
    Michael Pataki
    Michael Pataki
    • Jim Wilson
    Davenia McFadden
    • N.Y. Traffic Control Cop
    Cosie Costa
    • Pvt. Damico
    J.P. Romano
    • Boomer #1
    Joel Kramer
    Joel Kramer
    • Boomer #2
    • (as Joel J. Kramer)
    Frank Ferrara
    Frank Ferrara
    • Boomer #3
    Marv Albert
    Marv Albert
    • Sports Announcer
    • (voice)
    Ray Woodfork
    • Hood #1
    Phil Neilson
    • Hood #2
    Webster Whinery
    Webster Whinery
    • Hood #3
      • Guy Hamilton
    • Writers
      • Richard Sapir(novel "The Destroyer")
      • Warren Murphy(novel "The Destroyer")
      • Christopher Wood
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Some of the actors who auditioned for the part of Remo Williams claimed to be proficient in the martial art of Sinanju, not realizing it was a fiction derived from "The Destroyer" novels on which the movie was based.
    • Goofs
      When the Dobermann follows Remo across the wire, the Dobermann's feet disappear behind a matte painting used to conceal the flat surface. The wire itself is invisible, with only the division between the matte and the background defining it. At the end of the shot the Dobermann even starts to run across the "wire".
    • Quotes

      Chiun: Do you know why Americans call it fast food?

      [Remo shakes his head "no."]

      Chiun: Because it speeds them on the way to the grave.

      [Chiun laughs at his little joke. Remo doesn't laugh]

      Chiun: As I feared; you have no sense of humor.

    • Alternate versions
      UK cinema and video versions were cut by 35 secs by the BBFC with edits to kicks and blows during the opening fight scene. The cuts are restored in the MGM DVD release.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Silver Bullet/Twice in a Lifetime/Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins/Dim Sum (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Remo's Theme (What If)
      Performed by Tommy Shaw
      Written by Tommy Shaw and Richie Cannata
      Courtesy of A&M Records, Inc.

    User reviews112

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    9/10
    Great movie
    This is an excellent movie that blurs the line between action/adventure and comedy in the tradition of Big Trouble in Little China. The one-liners from Remo (Fred Ward) Chiun (Joel Grey) and Mr. Smith (Wilford Brimley) are reason enough to see this movie. Some people complained that the martial arts abilities are too unbelievable. However, if you enjoy "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", any James Bond movie, or just about any martial arts movie coming out of Asia, you should have no problem with Remo Williams. The music to the movie is also surprisingly well done. I wholeheartedly recommend this movie to anyone with a trace of humor in their soul. You will not be disappointed.
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    • logezero
    • Nov 30, 2004

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    • Release date
      • October 11, 1985 (United States)
      • United States
      • Mexico
      • English
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Popocatépetl Volcano, Puebla, Mexico(Mount Promise proving grounds)
    • Production companies
      • Dick Clark Productions
      • Orion Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • 2 hours 1 minute
      • Color
      • Dolby Stereo

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