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Maniac Cop

  • 1988
  • R
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
21K
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Maniac Cop (1988)
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Police ProceduralSerial KillerSlasher HorrorSuspense MysteryWhodunnitActionCrimeHorrorMystery

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
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    21K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • William Lustig
    • Writer
      • Larry Cohen
    • Stars
      • Tom Atkins
      • Bruce Campbell
      • Laurene Landon
    • 148User reviews
    • 192Critic 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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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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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 reviews148

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    6/10

    He'll kill again... he enjoys killing

    I saw the two sequels before I saw this and I am glad to finally see the one that started it all.

    Robert Z'Dar is the Maniac Cop in all three, and he really has a creepy presence that will strike fear into anyone coming up against him.

    Bruce Campbell and Laurene Landon play lovers that try to find out what was going on and catch the killer while being blamed for all the deaths themselves.

    Richard Roundtree and Tom Atkins added to the excitement, but seeing Sheree North, who has been in so many TV shows and movies, was a treat.

    It's mindless entertainment and just a lot of fun.
    • lastliberal
    • May 2, 2009
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 13, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cordell
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
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    Box office

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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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