RoboCop
United States • 1987 • 1h 42m
Director
#23Criterion Collection →Synopsis
In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test their crime-eradicating cyborgs, the company leads street cop Alex Murphy into an armed confrontation with crime lord Boddicker so they can use his body to support their untested RoboCop prototype. But when RoboCop learns of the company's nefarious plans, he turns on his masters.
Synopsis
In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test their crime-eradicating cyborgs, the company leads street cop Alex Murphy into an armed confrontation with crime lord Boddicker so they can use his body to support their untested RoboCop prototype. But when RoboCop learns of the company's nefarious plans, he turns on his masters.
Credits
Crew
DirectorPaul Verhoeven
WriterMichael Miner, Edward Neumeier
CinematographerJost Vacano
ComposerBasil Poledouris
EditorFrank J. Urioste
ProducerArne Schmidt
Cast
Peter Welleras Officer Alex J. Murphy / RoboCop
Nancy Allenas Officer Anne Lewis
Dan O'Herlihyas The Old Man