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Programmed to Kill (1987): Cast

Programmed to Kill (1987) movie poster

Programmed to Kill is a 1987 action horror film directed by Allan Holzman, starring James Booth as Brock, Robert Ginty and Paul Walker. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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Programmed to Kill (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Allan Holzman
Genres
Action , Sci-Fi , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Programmed to Kill About?

The premise of Programmed to Kill without spoilers.

She’s programmed to kill, and he’s determined to stop her, yet neither can escape their fate. After a marketplace bombing in Greece, a Middle‑Eastern female terrorist is captured by the CIA, taken to the U.S., and turned into a killing machine. The agency uses her as a weapon in the Middle East, yet it’s unclear how long they can control her.

Programmed to Kill Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • killing machine
  • cyborg
  • cia central intelligence agency
  • girls with guns
  • cyborg sci fi
  • villainess
  • crete
  • robot
  • nudity
  • death
  • assassination
  • soldier
+6 more
  • violence
  • kidnapping
  • terrorism
  • android
  • agent
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Programmed to Kill Cast & Characters

James Booth leads the cast as Brock, with Robert Ginty as Eric Mathews and Paul Walker as Jason. Directed by Allan Holzman; 15 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Programmed to Kill

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Cars

Cars in Programmed to Kill

16 cars on screen, including the 1968 Dodge D-Series and the Jeep CJ-7.

All 16 cars
  • 1968 Dodge D-Series in Programmed to Kill 1968 Dodge D-Series Important role
  • Jeep CJ-7 in Programmed to Kill Jeep CJ-7 Important role
  • 1974 Jensen-Healey in Programmed to Kill 1974 Jensen-Healey Important role
  • Calypso in Programmed to Kill Calypso Minor role
Details

Programmed to Kill Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “The Retaliator” and “Retaliator”.

Also known as
  • The Retaliator
  • Retaliator
  • Máquina Mortífera
  • 女魔终结者
  • Programmé pour tuer
  • Запрограммированная убивать
  • Rozkaz - zabijać
  • Projeto Sibertron: Programada para Morrer
  • Gépesített terroristanő
  • Πέρα Από την Κόλαση
  • Retaliator, programada para matar
  • 复仇者

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FAQ

Programmed to Kill FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Programmed to Kill, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Programmed to Kill?

Programmed to Kill runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Programmed to Kill released?

Programmed to Kill was released on April 5, 1987.

Who directed Programmed to Kill?

Programmed to Kill was directed by Allan Holzman.

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Who is in the cast of Programmed to Kill?

Programmed to Kill stars James Booth as Brock, Robert Ginty as Eric Mathews and Paul Walker as Jason, among 15 credited actors.

Does Programmed to Kill have a post-credit scene?

No. Programmed to Kill has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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