Terminus (1987)
In a game of certain death, only those who break the rules survive.
An established dystopian sport has drivers of a computerized truck driving cross-country to a terminus. The lead truck, created by a boy genius, is driven by a woman. When the computer guidance system fails, she ends up in uncharted territories and encounters leather-clad hoods who torture her. Meanwhile, a mysterious doctor seems to have another plan in mind.
Director: Pierre-William Glenn
Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Action
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: January 28, 1987
Cast
- Johnny Hallyday - Stump
- Karen Allen - Gus
- Jürgen Prochnow - Sir / Doctor / Yellow Truck's Driver
- Gabriel Damon - Mati
- Julie Glenn - Princess
- Dieter Schidor - Doctor's Assistent
- János Kulka - Man with Dark Glasses
- Dominique Valera - Major
- Jean-Luc Montama - Mercenary #1
- Ray Montama - Mercenary #2
Screenplay
- Alain Gillot (Screenplay)
- Wallace Potts (Dialogue)
- Patrice Duvic (Story)
- Pierre-William Glenn (Story)
Music: David Cunningham
Cinematography: Jean-Claude Vicquery
Editing: Thierry Derocles
Production: CBL Films, Cat Productions, Films A2, Initial Groupe, Les Films du Cheval de Fer, Taurus Film
Country: France, Germany
Language: English
Original Language: fr
Themes
Dystopian Societal Collapse, Visions of Future and Technology
Keywords
dystopia, post-apocalyptic future, truck, game, future sport, 2030s
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Terminus about?
- An established dystopian sport has drivers of a computerized truck driving cross-country to a terminus. The lead truck, created by a boy genius, is driven by a woman. When the computer guidance system fails, she ends up in uncharted territories and encounters leather-clad hoods who torture her. Meanwhile, a mysterious doctor seems to have another plan in mind.
- Who directed Terminus?
- Terminus was directed by Pierre-William Glenn.
- Who stars in Terminus?
- Terminus stars Johnny Hallyday, Karen Allen, Jürgen Prochnow, Gabriel Damon, Julie Glenn, Dieter Schidor.
- How long is Terminus?
- Terminus has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Terminus?
- Terminus is a Science Fiction, Adventure, Action film.
- Where was Terminus produced?
- Terminus was produced in France, Germany.
- What are the themes of Terminus?
- The themes of Terminus include: Dystopian Societal Collapse, Visions of Future and Technology.