THE HERO & THE TERROR (1988)

MORGAN'S RATING

A determined policeman tracks a mad killer down to the Santa monica pier. When the crook accidentally trips, the cop succeeds in capturing him, and the public heaps praise on the arresting officer. But then the maniac escapes, and the frightened cop has to prove he deserves to be called a hero.

Chuck Norris (Danny O'Brien), Brynn Thayer (Kay), Steve James (Robinson), Jack O'Halloran (Simon Moon), Jeffrey Kramer (Dwight), Ron O'Neal (Mayor), Murphy Dunne (Theater Manager), Heather Blodgett (Betsy), Tony Di Benedetto (Dobeny), Bill Drago (Dr. Highwater), Joe Guzaldo (Copelli), Peter Miller (Chief Bridges), Karen Witter (Ginger), Lorry Goldman (Ginger's Manager), Christine Wagner (Doctor), Francette Mace (Boutique Owner), Bill Harris (Interviewer), Branscombe Richmond (Victor), Melanie Noble (Harriet), Shelley Pogoda (Receptionist), Tiiu Leek (TV Announcer), Deborah Chesher (Nurse), Saladin James (Maitre'D), Michelle Michaels (Businessman), Dan Barrows (Priest), Lucy Lee Flippin, Leona Mills, John Solari (Media Persons), Robert Wall (Wall), Jaimson Shea, Cynthia Wilde, John David Yarborough (Restaurant Staff), William Tannen (Civil Engineer), Michael Blodgett (uncredited).

HEROES HIT HARDEST.

FACTS

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

RELEASE DATE: August 26th, 1988 (USA) BOX OFFICE OPENING: $1.8 million (USA) BOX OFFICE RESULT: $5.3 million (USA)

DIRECTOR: William Tannen. WRITERS: Dennis Shryack and Michael Blodgett, and based on the novel by Michael Blodgett. PRODUCERS: Yoram Globus, Mehahem Golan and Raymond Wagner.  ORIGINAL MUSIC: David Michael Frank. DISTRIBUTOR: MGM

CRITICAL COMMENTS

"If you're looking for a movie about two unmarried lovers contending with their first child together, there are plenty out there...just make sure it doesn't star Chuck Norris." -- Scott Weinberg, Daily-Reviews