Predator (1987)

A team of commandos on a mission in a Central American jungle find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.

Director:

John McTiernan

Writers:

Jim Thomas, John Thomas

Stars:

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Kevin Peter Hall

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Arnold Schwarzenegger	...	Dutch
Carl Weathers	...	Dillon
Elpidia Carrillo	...	Anna
Bill Duke	...	Mac
Jesse Ventura	...	Blain
Sonny Landham	...	Billy
Richard Chaves	...	Poncho
R.G. Armstrong	...	General Phillips
Shane Black	...	Hawkins
Kevin Peter Hall	...	The Predator / Helicopter Pilot

Storyline

A team of special force ops, led by a tough but fair soldier, Major "Dutch" Schaefer, are ordered to assist CIA man, Colonel Al Dillon, on a rescue mission for potential survivors of a Helicopter downed over remote South American jungle. Not long after they land, Dutch and his team discover that they have been sent in under false pretenses. This deception turns out to be the least of their worries though, when they find themselves being methodically hunted by something not of this world.

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Plot Keywords:

jungle | survival | hunting people | characters killed one by one | commando | 

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Taglines:

In this movie, Arnold will experience every meaning of the word '' Pain ''.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Did You Know?

Trivia

Stunt director Craig R. Baxley made his directorial debut with the film Action Jackson (1988), which was produced by Joel Silver who also produced this film. Three of the actors from this film appeared in that film; Carl Weathers as the title character, Bill Duke as Captain Armbruster, and Sonny Landham as Mr. Quick.

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Goofs

The dust cover on Billy's M16 is alternately open/closed between shots in the scenes leading up to the guerrilla camp firefight.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Major General Phillips: You're looking good, Dutch.
Dutch: It's been a long time, General.
Major General Phillips: Come on inside.

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Crazy Credits

All the 7 main cast members re-appear in ascending order as their names are displayed to give a smile to the audience in appreciation.

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Alternate Versions

Featured on the Special Edition DVD, there is a deleted scene where Dutch is running from the predator, from tree to tree while the Predator purposely misses him

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Connections

Referenced in Xtro 3: Watch the Skies (1995)

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Soundtracks

Long, Tall Sally
Performed by Little Richard
Written by Little Richard (as R. Penniman), Enotris Johnson (as E. Johnson) and Robert 'Bumps' Blackwell (as R. Blackwell)
Courtesy of Specialty Records

User Reviews

Pushing too many pencils! Best film ever!

If I had to recommend one film to a stranger, it would have to be Predator. It has some of the best acting, directing, effects and sound-track ever produced.

>This is Arnold's best acting roll in his career. But, we must not forget every other actor who produced spine-tingling performances! >The effects are simple, yet will last the test of time >The weaponry is huge! And will remain huge in my heart!

If you like 'war type' action you should love this. From the title screen the action begins, and does not end until the credits.

The sheer brute force of the story leaves one feeling truly satisfied, and even spiritually fulfilled by the end.

Without Predator my life would be incomplete. Stick around and watch this one people. If not, get to the chopper and announce your sins!

Thank you

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA Mexico

Language:

English Spanish Russian

Release Date:

12 June 1987 (USA)

Also Known As:

Alien Hunter

Filming Locations:

Sierra Madre del Sur de Oaxaca, Mexico

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$12,031,638, 14 June 1987

Gross USA:

$59,735,548

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$98,399,956

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox, Lawrence Gordon Productions, Silver Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) Dolby Stereo (35 mm prints) (4 channels)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1