RoboCop

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The Resource RoboCop

Statement of responsibility: an Orion Pictures release ; directed by Paul Verhoeven ; produced by Arne Schmidt ; written by Edward Neumeier & Michael Miner

Summary: Set in Detroit in the near future, this story concerns a cop who dies in the line of duty and is transformed into an ultrasophisticated cybord by the corporation who now runs the police department. The "perfect" cop, however still seeks revenge on his enemies

Awards note: Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA, 1988: Saturn Award - Best Director (Paul Verhoeven) ; Best Make-Up (Rob Bottin, Stephan Dupuis) ; Best Science Fiction Film ; Best Special Effects (Peter Kuran, Phil Tippett, Rob Bottin, Rocco Gioffre) ; Best Writing (Michael Miner ; Edward Neumeier)

Credits note: Directors of photography, Sol Negrin, Jost Vacano ; film editor, Frank J. Urioste ; music, Basil Poledouris ; costume designer, Erica Edell Philips ; production designer, William Sandell ; special effects, Peter Kuran, Phil Tippett, Rob Bottin, Rocco Gioffre

Intended audience: Unrated. "This unrated version contains material different from the original r-rated version"--Container

Language note: English dialogue, dubbed French, and dubbed Spanish soundtracks ; with optional subtitles in English (SDH), French or Spanish

PerformerNote: Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Daniel O'Herlihy, Ronny Cox, Kurtwood Smith, Miguel Ferrer, Robert DoQui, Ray Wise, Felton Perry, Paul McCrane

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