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Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins

  • 19851985
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 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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  • Director
    • Guy Hamilton
  • Writers
    • Richard Sapir(novel "The Destroyer")
    • Warren Murphy(novel "The Destroyer")
    • Christopher Wood
  • Stars
    • Fred Ward
    • Joel Grey
    • Wilford Brimley
Top credits
  • Director
    • 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
    • 110User reviews
    • 57Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 4 nominations total

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

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    Did you know

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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 reviews110

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    An 80's adventure classic
    I can't believe that I just got around to reviewing Remo Williams. This is again one of those movies that I have been watching forever and this movie deserves repeated viewing. It is a typical corny 80's action flick and it is not mind-blowing in terms of action or special effects but it is a great ride all the same. Fred Ward turns in a great performance as Remo. I've always liked Fred Ward and he's a good underrated character actor. The supporting cast mainly just fills in the blanks but they are all competent actors. The soundtrack sets just the right mood and Joel Grey deserves special praise in the portrayal of Chiun. Chiun is the greatest and toughest character ever to be in any movie ever and Chiun could kick anyone's ass. Since Grey is white and Chiun is a stock Asian character if there ever was one it may bother some people, but I would tell those people just to get over themselves and enjoy the movie. The interplay between Remo and Chiun is funny and they have great chemistry. Bottom Line: This movie rules. I would go ahead and tell you to buy it on DVD but the powers that be have only made it available in full screen so what's the point of even having it on DVD. Damn them. Damn them to hell. Anyways, enjoy.
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    • chvylvr80
    • Jul 15, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 11, 1985 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Mexico
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Remo Williams and the Secret of Sinanju
    • Filming locations
      • Popocatépetl Volcano, Puebla, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Dick Clark Productions
      • Orion Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $14,393,902
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,376,971
      • Oct 14, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,393,902
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 1 minute
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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