R.O.T.O.R. (1987): Cast & Plot
R.O.T.O.R. is a 1987 sci-fi action film directed by Cullen Blaine, starring Carroll Brandon Baker as R.O.T.O.R., Richard Gesswein and Michael Hunter. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Cullen Blaine
- Original language
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English - Studio
- WestWind Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is R.O.T.O.R. About?
The premise of R.O.T.O.R. without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Designed as an impartial judge, jury and executioner, the Robotic Officer Tactical Operation Research (R.O.T.O.R.) prototype is built to combat crime. When the experimental unit breaks free from its development lab, it goes on a relentless killing rampage, forcing authorities to confront a weapon they created.
R.O.T.O.R. Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- robot
- cyborg
- killer robot
- android cop
- vigilante cop
- robot cop
- execution
- trailer narrated by peter cullen
- long distance telephone call
- hand bandage
- indoor plant
- flipping burgers
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- flipping hamburgers
- product placement
- gas station
- grocery store
- kicking
- out of control
- scientist
- police
- telephone call
- violence
- shot in the head
- martial arts
- acronym in title
- character name in title
- patrolman
- speeding
- android
- woman wears eyeglasses
- operator
- car phone
- voice mail
- tanktop
- beefcake
- driving at night
- escalator
- mechanic
- desert
- officer
- senator
- baseball cap
- waitress
- cook
- tires
- truck
- truck driver
- running away
- female driver
- airport
R.O.T.O.R. Cast & Characters
Carroll Brandon Baker leads the cast as R.O.T.O.R., with Richard Gesswein as Coldyron and Michael Hunter as Buglar. Directed by Cullen Blaine; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Cullen Blaine
- Carroll Brandon Baker as R.O.T.O.R.
- Richard Gesswein as Coldyron
- Michael Hunter as Buglar
- Bill Blair as Statum
Also Starring in R.O.T.O.R.
· 14 more- Stan Moore Houghtaling
- Margaret Trigg Sonya
- Jayne Smith Dr. Steele
- George Jones Pa Fenster
- James Cole Greg Hutchins
- Ron Baker Glorioso
- Brad Overturf Moulie
- Gigi Green Ma Fenster
- Nanette Kuczek Penny Gayle
- Shawn Brown Mokie Killion
- Victor Kwasnick Grotes
- Diana Hurd Kipster
- Bob Lennard Fisherman
- Janiece Stamper Waitress
More from Cullen Blaine
More films directed by Cullen Blaine: Belle’s Magical World and Dennis the Menace in Mayday for Mother.
R.O.T.O.R. Plot Summary
What happens in R.O.T.O.R. from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dr. Barrett C. Coldyron, Richard Gesswein, a scientist and police captain, unveils a prototype police robot named R.O.T.O.R. (Robotic Officer Tactical Operations Research/Reserve) as part of a bold plan to keep the peace in a chaotic near-future. Under pressure from the corrupt Division Commander Earl Buglar [Bill Blair], who wants the machine ready in sixty days to fuel a presidential campaign for Senator Donald Douglas, Coldyron faces a crisis of conscience. He refuses to rush the project and resigns, leaving the system in the hands of his less capable assistants, Dr. Houghtaling [Stan Moore] and his robot Willard, with no one truly prepared to oversee the weapon’s immense power.
Full summary
The whole story of R.O.T.O.R., scene by scene
How Well Do You Know R.O.T.O.R.?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Which scientist and police captain created the prototype police robot R.O.T.O.R.?
Cars in R.O.T.O.R.
19 cars on screen, including the 1983 Isuzu Impulse and the 1985 Isuzu Trooper II.
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1983 Isuzu Impulse Main role -
1985 Isuzu Trooper II Main role -
Kawasaki GPZ 900 R Ninja Main role -
Yamaha XJ 650 Seca Turbo Main role
R.O.T.O.R. Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Robo Police” and “R.O.T.O.R. - Die Killer-Maschine”.
- Also known as
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- Robo Police
- R.O.T.O.R. - Die Killer-Maschine
- Rotor - Der Killerroboter
- Galaxy Heroes
- Blue Steel
- R.O.T.O.R.: Força Policial de Extermínio
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R.O.T.O.R. FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of R.O.T.O.R., each answered in a sentence.
How long is R.O.T.O.R.?
R.O.T.O.R. runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was R.O.T.O.R. released?
R.O.T.O.R. was released on October 1, 1987.
Who directed R.O.T.O.R.?
R.O.T.O.R. was directed by Cullen Blaine.
More films by Cullen Blaine Who is in the cast of R.O.T.O.R.?
R.O.T.O.R. stars Carroll Brandon Baker as R.O.T.O.R., Richard Gesswein as Coldyron and Michael Hunter as Buglar, among 18 credited actors.
Does R.O.T.O.R. have a post-credit scene?
No. R.O.T.O.R. has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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