Demolition Man (1993)
The future isn't big enough for the both of them.
In 1996, brash L.A. detective John Spartan and maniac killer Simon Phoenix are both sentenced to decades in a cryogenic prison as punishment for a rescue mission gone wrong. When Phoenix escapes 36 years later to wreak havoc on the future, Spartan is awakened to capture his nemesis the old-fashioned way.
Director: Marco Brambilla
Genre: Crime, Action, Science Fiction
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: October 8, 1993
Cast
- Sylvester Stallone - John Spartan
- Wesley Snipes - Simon Phoenix
- Sandra Bullock - Lt. Lenina Huxley
- Nigel Hawthorne - Dr. Raymond Cocteau
- Benjamin Bratt - Alfredo Garcia
- Rob Schneider - Erwin
- Bob Gunton - Chief George Earle
- Glenn Shadix - Associate Bob
- Denis Leary - Edgar Friendly
- Bill Cobbs - Zachary Lamb - Aged
Screenplay
- Daniel Waters (Screenplay)
- Robert Reneau (Screenplay)
- Peter M. Lenkov (Screenplay)
- Peter M. Lenkov (Story)
- Robert Reneau (Story)
Music: Elliot Goldenthal
Cinematography: Alex Thomson
Editing: Stuart Baird
Production: Silver Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $57M
Box Office: $159M
Original Language: en
Themes
Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, Visions of Future and Technology, Cyberpunk Fever: Neon Lights and Underworld, Action-Packed Excitement, Police Shootout and Gangland War
Keywords
future, martial arts, helicopter, police, psychopath, crime fighter, dystopia, museum, social control, cryogenics, utopia, fistfight, prison escape, product placement, betrayal
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Demolition Man about?
- In 1996, brash L.A. detective John Spartan and maniac killer Simon Phoenix are both sentenced to decades in a cryogenic prison as punishment for a rescue mission gone wrong. When Phoenix escapes 36 years later to wreak havoc on the future, Spartan is awakened to capture his nemesis the old-fashioned way.
- Who directed Demolition Man?
- Demolition Man was directed by Marco Brambilla.
- Who stars in Demolition Man?
- Demolition Man stars Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Sandra Bullock, Nigel Hawthorne, Benjamin Bratt, Rob Schneider.
- How long is Demolition Man?
- Demolition Man has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Demolition Man?
- Demolition Man is a Crime, Action, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of Demolition Man?
- Demolition Man had a budget of $57M.
- How much did Demolition Man gross?
- Demolition Man grossed $159M worldwide.
- Where was Demolition Man produced?
- Demolition Man was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Demolition Man?
- The themes of Demolition Man include: Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, Visions of Future and Technology, Cyberpunk Fever: Neon Lights and Underworld, Action-Packed Excitement, Police Shootout and Gangland War.