Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985): Cast & Ratings
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins is a 1985 action thriller directed by Guy Hamilton, starring Fred Ward, J.A. Preston and Wilford Brimley. It is partly based on Created, The Destroyer by Warren Murphy and Richard Sapir. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $14.4 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Supporting Actor at the Saturn Awards 1986. Critics gave it 46 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Guy Hamilton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Orion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins About?
The premise of Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins without spoilers, adapted from Created, The Destroyer by Warren Murphy and Richard Sapir. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a mysterious accident, a New York police officer is given a new identity and a dangerous mission: to stop a powerful industrialist. He’s recruited into a clandestine organization dedicated to exposing corruption within the government. As he trains and confronts the truth, he must balance his new purpose with the memories of his former life.
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- race against time
- assassin
- korean war veteran
- soldier
- action hero
- spy
- kung fu
- hitman
- vigilante
- cult film
- conspiracy
- martial arts
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- independent film
- based on novel
- character name in title
- surprise ending
- vietnam war veteran
- psychotronic film
- the white house washington d.c.
- camp
- shot
- torch
- canine
- suit and tie
- man's best friend
- artificial limb
- artificial arm
- rat
- rat inside clothes
- break and enter
- crane
- fleeing
- thug
- hard hat
- american flag
- apron
- cityscape
- military industrial complex
- computer
- mustache
- mustached man
- hospital patient
- female police officer
- woman wears a uniform
- b action
- master
- hospital
- sinanju
- military
- korean
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins Cast
Fred Ward leads the cast, with J.A. Preston and Wilford Brimley. Directed by Guy Hamilton; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Guy Hamilton
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Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins 46 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
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TMDB 63% User score
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Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins Plot Summary
What happens in Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sam Macon, portrayed by Fred Ward, is a dedicated NYPD officer who finds himself caught in a perilous situation when he intervenes during a mugging one fateful night. This act of bravery takes a dark turn as he is violently pushed into the river while still trapped in his car. After this harrowing incident, he awakens in a hospital with a completely altered appearance. A. Preston](/actor/ja-preston) as MacCleary, the man responsible for the accident that changed Macon’s life. MacCleary reveals to him that he will now take on the identity of Remo Williams, a name whimsically derived from one found on a bedpan.
Full summary
The whole story of Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins, scene by scene
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins Box Office
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins grossed $14.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$14.4M
- US & Canada
- $14.4M
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins Awards & Nominations
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins earned 2 award nominations, including Best Supporting Actor at the Saturn Awards 1986. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Saturn Awards 1986 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Actor
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Golden Globes 1986 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor) – Joel Grey
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins.
How Well Do You Know Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins?
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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What is the name of the main character who becomes Remo Williams?
Cars in Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
20 cars on screen, including the 1977 Chevrolet C-30 and the 1973 Ford F-Series.
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1976 Plymouth Volaré Important role
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Remo, desarmado y peligroso” and “Remo: Unarmed and Dangerous”.
- Also known as
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- Remo, desarmado y peligroso
- Remo: Unarmed and Dangerous
- Remo: Desarmado e Perigoso
- Ongewapend maar Bloedlink
- Ремо Уильямс: Приключение начинается
- Fegyvertelen de veszélyes
- Remo - Unbewaffnet und gefährlich
- Remo sans arme et dangereux
- Il mio nome è Remo Williams
- Remo - obeväpnad, men farlig
- Remo - Fegyvertelenűl is halálos
- Remo: Nieuzbrojony i niebezpieczny
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- רמו
- 레모
- Рімо Вільямс: Пригоди починаються
- Ремо Уилямс: Приключението започва
- Римо Уильямс: Приключение начинается
- レモ/第1の挑戦
- 御用杀手
- เรโม วิลเลี่ยมส์ มือปราบเย้ยนรก
- Remo: Silahsız ve Tehlikeli
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Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins?
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins released?
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins was released on October 11, 1985.
Who directed Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins?
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins was directed by Guy Hamilton.
More films by Guy Hamilton Who is in the cast of Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins?
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins stars Fred Ward, J.A. Preston and Wilford Brimley, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins make at the box office?
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins grossed $14.4 million worldwide.
How is Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins rated?
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins has 46 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Is Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins based on a book?
Yes. Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins is partly adapted from Created, The Destroyer by Warren Murphy and Richard Sapir.
Was Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins nominated for any awards?
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
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