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Maniac Cop

  • 1988
  • R
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
22K
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Maniac Cop (1988)
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B-ActionB-HorrorPolice ProceduralSerial KillerSlasher HorrorSuspense MysteryWhodunnitActionCrimeHorror

A killer dressed in a police uniform begins murdering innocent people on the streets of New York City.A killer dressed in a police uniform begins murdering innocent people on the streets of New York City.A killer dressed in a police uniform begins murdering innocent people on the streets of New York City.

  • Director
    • William Lustig
  • Writer
    • Larry Cohen
  • Stars
    • Tom Atkins
    • Bruce Campbell
    • Laurene Landon
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    22K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • William Lustig
    • Writer
      • Larry Cohen
    • Stars
      • Tom Atkins
      • Bruce Campbell
      • Laurene Landon
    • 151User reviews
    • 187Critic reviews
    • 40Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Tom Atkins
    Tom Atkins
    • Frank McCrae
    Bruce Campbell
    Bruce Campbell
    • Jack Forrest
    Laurene Landon
    Laurene Landon
    • Theresa Mallory
    Richard Roundtree
    Richard Roundtree
    • Commissioner Pike
    William Smith
    William Smith
    • Captain Ripley
    Robert Z'Dar
    Robert Z'Dar
    • Matt Cordell
    Sheree North
    Sheree North
    • Sally Noland
    Nina Arvesen
    Nina Arvesen
    • Regina Sheperd
    • (as Nina Aversen)
    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
    • Bremmer
    • (as Corey Eubanks)
    Jill Gatsby
    Jill Gatsby
    • Cassie Philips
    Rocky Giordani
    Rocky Giordani
    • Fowler
    John F. Goff
    John F. Goff
    • Jack's Lawyer
    • (as John Goff)
    William J. Gorman
    • Desk Sergeant
    • Director
      • William Lustig
    • Writer
      • Larry Cohen
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Both Bruce Campbell and Robert Z'Dar have had the nickname "The Chin".
    • Goofs
      Mountains and even a palm tree are visible in the background of a few shots during the chase scene near the end which is supposed to take place in New York City. They were obviously shot in Los Angeles.
    • Quotes

      Security Guard: You always take a leak with a gun in your hand? That's a good way to blow your balls off!

    • Alternate versions
      UK cinema and video versions were cut by 5 secs by the BBFC to remove closeup shots of Cordell's back and face being slashed during the shower scene. The Synergy DVD featured the same cut print though the 2004 extended version released by Optimum was fully uncut.
    • Connections
      Featured in Maniac Cop 2 (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Walk the Floor
      Composed by Michael Shanklin, Tamila Jensen and Gail Jensen

      Vocals by David Carradine

      © 1984 Silver Feather Music Publishing

    User reviews151

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    Maniac Cop, A cool little action/horror flick.

    Maniac Cop is a cool little movie. Made with a small budget and few known actors, I thought that it was going to be stupid and cheap looking. I was wrong. With an original script that features respective characters and a new horror villain, this film was very entertaining and well done. Unlike many horror and action movies of today, this film didn't need a huge budget to make it good. It just called for good direction and good use of low funds.What really made this film good was not just a cool hero like Bruce Campbell to root for, but the actual reality that some of the things in here could very well happen in real life, adding to the films scary mood. The main point of this flick is about a cop who was killed in prison by his fellow inmates(after being sent their for police brutality and murder)and then somehow returning to life to go back onto the streets and get revenge against not only criminals but against innocent people as well. It is then up to Bruce Campbell and company to put an end to the Maniac Cops murderous rampage and restore peace to the fearful city once again. I recommend this film and think you should rent it whenever you get the chance to. I give it two thumbs up. RATED R FOR STRONG ACTION, VIOLENCE/GORE,LANGUAGE, AND INTENSE SITUATIONS.
    • rev1ewman
    • Feb 24, 2000
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    • Release date
      • May 13, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cordell
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $1,100,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $671,382
    • Gross worldwide
      • $671,382
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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