Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Arnold Schwarzenegger | ... | Jack Slater | |
F. Murray Abraham | ... | John Practice | |
Art Carney | ... | Frank | |
Charles Dance | ... | Benedict | |
Frank McRae | ... | Dekker | |
Tom Noonan | ... | Ripper | |
Robert Prosky | ... | Nick | |
Anthony Quinn | ... | Vivaldi | |
Mercedes Ruehl | ... | Mom | |
Austin O'Brien | ... | Danny | |
Ian McKellen | ... | Death (as Sir Ian McKellan) | |
Professor Toru Tanaka | ... | Tough Asian Man | |
Joan Plowright | ... | Teacher | |
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Keith Barish | ... | Keith Barish |
Jim Belushi | ... | James Belushi |
Young Danny Madigan is a huge fan of Jack Slater, a larger-than-life action hero played by Arnold Schwarzenegger. When his best friend, Nick the projectionist, gives him a magic ticket to the newest Jack Slater movie, Danny is transported into Slater's world, his number one hero where the good guys always win. It's a dream come true for Danny, but things take a turn for the worse when one of Slater's enemies, Benedict the hit man, gets ahold of the ticket and ends up in Danny's world. Slater and Danny must join forces and travel back and stop him at all costs before it'll be the end of Jack Slater. Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}
This movie came when Arnie was at the height of his career and popularity. However Last Action Hero not only bombed at the box office it was a critical misery as well. However the film is being rediscovered and some have even asked for it to be reconsidered as if not a highly good satire, then at the very least a fun enjoyable charming film of the early 90s. Admittedly, this is not a good action film. Given its billing, director, and title, that's a surprise. On the other hand, Last Action Hero works as an unexpectedly witty comedy.