The Eliminator (2004): Cast & Plot
The Eliminator is a 2004 action thriller directed by Ken Barbet, starring Bas Rutten, Michael Rooker and Paul Logan. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Ken Barbet
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Shadowbox Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Eliminator About?
The premise of The Eliminator without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Former LAPD officer Dakota Varley enters a high‑stakes power‑boat race for a $250,000 prize, only to witness deadly crashes and explosions. After trying to flee, he is drugged, kidnapped by Dawson and thrust into a ruthless survival arena. Alongside six other captives, Varley must evade armed hunters each night, with the lone survivor awarded $10 million.
The Eliminator Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- jungle adventure
- death
- man
- explosion
- boat
- island
- survivor
- survival
- gunfight
- shootout
- pump action shotgun
- shotgun
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- glock
- desert eagle
- beretta
- beating
- disarming someone
- hand to hand combat
- combat
- bald
- semiautomatic pistol
- pistol
- machine gun
- martial arts master
- martial artist
- duel
- fistfight
- brawl
- battle
- fight
- fight to the death
- boat chase
- manhunt
- ambush
- foot chase
- helicopter chase
- showdown
- chase
- tough guy
- warrior
- suspense
- one against many
- one man army
- action hero
- hero
- violence
- mixed martial arts
- martial arts
- most dangerous game
- hunt
The Eliminator Cast & Characters
Bas Rutten leads the cast, with Michael Rooker and Paul Logan as Jessie. Directed by Ken Barbet; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ken Barbet
- Bas Rutten
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Michael Rooker - Paul Logan as Jessie
- Jamal Duff as Darius
Also Starring in The Eliminator
· 23 more- Dana Lee
- Michael Gregory
- Fredrik Weibull The Soldier
- Wolf Muser
- Shawn Savage Soldier
- Liam Fountain Tanner
- Ivo Cutzarida
- Christie Campagna House Keeper
- G. Anthony Joseph
- Stephen Wozniak Rocker
- Phi-Long Nguyen Seth
- Vicki Philips Tonya
- Brett London Soldier
- Michael Macy Gunner
- Roger Ranny Ian
- Kevin Rego Soldier
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- Benjamin Rowe Hunter 1 (Ben Rowe)
- Rodney Sciba Soldier
- Tonjua Swann Biondavi
- Gareth Myles
- Marco Ruas
- Geoffrey Forward
- Mo Rogers
More from Ken Barbet
More films directed by Ken Barbet: Antidote and Killer Instinct.
The Eliminator Plot Summary
What happens in The Eliminator from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Former LAPD cop, Dakota Varley, Bas Rutten, enters a power boat race seeking the prize of $250,000, but immediately discovers that the risk is as brutal as the reward: one racer is killed, and three others are seriously injured in crashes and explosions. Varley attempts to withdraw from the lake and claim his prize money, but he is drugged and kidnapped by Dawson, Michael Rooker, and thrust into a hidden, harsher reality where survival is the sole rule and there are no customary laws to follow.
Full summary
The whole story of The Eliminator, scene by scene
The Eliminator Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette The Eliminator | Full Action Adventure Movie | Michael Rooker | Bas Rutten
How Well Do You Know The Eliminator?
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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What was Dakota Varley's profession before he was thrown into the deadly game?
The Eliminator Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Θανάσιμο Έπαθλο” and “המשמיד”.
- Also known as
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- Θανάσιμο Έπαθλο
- המשמיד
- O Eliminador
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Project Eliminator, Death Chase and The Tournament.
The Eliminator FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Eliminator, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Eliminator?
The Eliminator runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was The Eliminator released?
The Eliminator was released on July 6, 2004.
Who directed The Eliminator?
The Eliminator was directed by Ken Barbet.
More films by Ken Barbet Who is in the cast of The Eliminator?
The Eliminator stars Bas Rutten, Michael Rooker and Paul Logan as Jessie, among 27 credited actors.
Does The Eliminator have a post-credit scene?
No. The Eliminator has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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