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Maniac Cop (1988)

โ€œYou have the right to remain silentโ€ฆforever.โ€

6.1/10 ยท 552 votes 1h 25m r ActionHorrorCrimeMystery

#57 of 68 films from 1988 #1597 of 2168 in action

Directed by William Lustig ยท Written by Larry Cohen

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Overview

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

Cast

Tom Atkinsas Frank McCrae
Bruce Campbellas Jack Forrest
Laurene Landonas Theresa Mallory
Richard Roundtreeas Commissioner Pike
William Smithas Captain Ripley
Robert Z'Daras Matt Cordell
Sheree Northas Sally Noland
Nina Arvesenas Regina Sheperd
Nick Barbaroas Councilman
Lou Bonackias Detective Lovejoy
Barry Brenneras Coroner
Victoria Catlinas Ellen Forrest
James Dixonas Clancy
Corey Michael Eubanksas Bremmer

Facts

Release dateMay 13, 1988
Runtime85 min (1h 25m) โ€” shorter as the 1988 average of 105 min
GenresAction, Horror, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$1,100,000
Box office$671,382 (0.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0095583

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Questions

How long is Maniac Cop?
Maniac Cop runs 85 minutes (1h 25m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Maniac Cop worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 552 votes, which places it #57 of 68 films released in 1988 in this index (top 18%) and #1597 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Maniac Cop?
Maniac Cop was directed by William Lustig. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Maniac (1980).
Who stars in Maniac Cop?
Tom Atkins as Frank McCrae; Bruce Campbell as Jack Forrest; Laurene Landon as Theresa Mallory; Richard Roundtree as Commissioner Pike; William Smith as Captain Ripley; Robert Z'Dar as Matt Cordell.
What is Maniac Cop rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Maniac Cop?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6052.

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