Future Cop (1976): Cast & Plot
Future Cop is a 1976 action sci-fi film directed by Jud Taylor, starring Ernest Borgnine as Officer Joe Cleaver, Michael Shannon and John Amos. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 13m (73 min)
- Director
- Jud Taylor
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Culzean Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Future Cop About?
The premise of Future Cop without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seasoned street officer receives an unexpected new partner—a police‑lab created experimental android. As they patrol together, the cop must navigate the challenges of working alongside a synthetic teammate whose programmed abilities and lack of humanity raise doubts and tension within the force.
Future Cop Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- police
- robot
Future Cop Cast & Characters
Ernest Borgnine leads the cast as Officer Joe Cleaver, with Michael Shannon as Haven and John Amos as Officer Bill Bundy. Directed by Jud Taylor; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jud Taylor
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Ernest Borgnine as Officer Joe Cleaver -
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John Amos as Officer Bill Bundy - John Larch as Commisioner Forman
Also Starring in Future Cop
· 17 more- Tony Burton Second Terrorist
- Sandy Ward Fowler
- Shirley O'Hara Grandmother
- James Luisi Paterno
- Stephen Pearlman Dorfman
- James Daughton Young Rookie
- Ronnie Claire Edwards Dr. Avery
- Ruth Manning Della
- Lorry Goldman First Terrorist
- Herbert Nelson Klausmeier
- Bill Dearth Fugitive
- Michael F. Blake Teenager
- Eric Suter Second Kid
- Michael Goodrow First Kid
- Eddy C. Dyer Hippie
- Nancy Belle Fuller Cocktail Waitress
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- Sandy Sprung Evans
Future Cop Plot Summary
What happens in Future Cop from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the year 2043, a sinister and anonymous crime lord known only as “The General” is plotting to take over the world. His plans are thwarted when he is captured and sentenced to prison by the Judge. However, the danger doesn’t end there—The General’s loyal minions, Kent, Thai King, and Toyota, are dispatched to the year 1993 with a mission to eliminate the Judge before he can assume office. Their intent is clear: prevent the Judge from ever holding power, thus securing The General’s dominance.
Full summary
The whole story of Future Cop, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Future Cop?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main antagonist in Future Cop?
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Future Cop FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Future Cop, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Future Cop?
Future Cop runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).
When was Future Cop released?
Future Cop was released on May 1, 1976.
Who directed Future Cop?
Future Cop was directed by Jud Taylor.
More films by Jud Taylor Who is in the cast of Future Cop?
Future Cop stars Ernest Borgnine as Officer Joe Cleaver, Michael Shannon as Haven and John Amos as Officer Bill Bundy, among 21 credited actors.
Does Future Cop have a post-credit scene?
No. Future Cop has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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