RoboCop (1987)
RoboCop is a 1987 action movie directed by Paul Verhoeven, with a running time of 1h 42m. It stars Peter Weller, Nancy Allen and Dan O'Herlihy.
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.
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What is RoboCop about?
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.
When was RoboCop released?
RoboCop was released on 17 July 1987.
How long is RoboCop?
RoboCop runs 1h 42m.
Who made RoboCop?
RoboCop was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Where can I watch RoboCop?
RoboCop is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Plex and Spectrum On Demand.
Where to watch RoboCop
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Plex, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Peter Weller as Officer Alex J. Murphy / RoboCop
- Nancy Allen as Officer Anne Lewis
- Dan O'Herlihy as The Old Man
- Ronny Cox as Dick Jones
- Kurtwood Smith as Clarence Boddicker
- Miguel Ferrer as Bob Morton
- Robert DoQui as Sgt. Warren Reed
- Ray Wise as Leon Nash
- Felton Perry as Johnson
- Paul McCrane as Emil Antonowsky
- Jesse D. Goins as Joe Cox
- Del Zamora as Kaplan
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