Predator (1987) Horror Thriller Sci-Fi Action Adventure
Predator (1987) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Our Score: ☆ 8/10
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IMDB: ☆ 7.8/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.7/10
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Predator Plot Synopsis:
A team of special force ops, led by a tough but fair soldier, Major "Dutch" Schaefer, are ordered to assist CIA man, Colonel Al Dillon, on a rescue mission for potential survivors of a Helicopter downed over remote South American jungle. Not long after they land, Dutch and his team discover that they have been sent in under false pretenses. This deception turns out to be the least of their worries though, when they find themselves being methodically hunted by something not of this world.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A team of commandos on a mission in a Central American jungle find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.
Tagline: If it bleeds, we can kill it...
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Predator Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1987 (more 1987 movies)
Box Office: $59,735,548
Awards: 3
Nominations: 5
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Predator is Streaming on Hulu, Peacock, Amazon PrimeLanguage: English, Spanish, Russian
Country: United States, Mexico
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Predator Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 12, 1987, VOD: Aug 07, 2018, Digital HD: Aug 07, 2018, Blu-ray 4K: Aug 07, 2018, Blu-ray: Aug 07, 2018
Writers: Jim Thomas, John Thomas
Producers: John Davis, Lawrence Gordon, Beau Marks, Laurence Pereira, Joel Silver, Jim Thomas, John Vallone
Musicians: Alan Silvestri
Cinematographers: Donald McAlpine
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Predator (1987) Cast (Click to Expand)
Predator Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold Schwarzenegger | ... | Dutch |
| Carl Weathers | ... | Dillon |
| Elpidia Carrillo | ... | Anna |
| Bill Duke | ... | Mac |
| Jesse Ventura | ... | Blain |
| Sonny Landham | ... | Billy |
| Richard Chaves | ... | Poncho |
| R.G. Armstrong | ... | General Phillips |
| Shane Black | ... | Hawkins |
| Kevin Peter Hall | ... | The Predator / Helicopter Pilot |
| Steve Boyum | ... | Hostage Executed by the Russian (uncredited) |
| William H. Burton Jr. | ... | Guerilla Soldier Shot Down from Tree (uncredited) |
| Franco Columbu | ... | Medic (uncredited) |
| Peter Cullen | ... | The Predator (uncredited) (voice) |
| Henry Kingi | ... | Guerilla Soldier Blown Up in Van (uncredited) |
| Sven-Ole Thorsen | ... | Russian Officer (uncredited) |
| Jack Verbois | ... | Guerilla Soldier Helicopter Pilot (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Arnold Schwarzenegger (b. July 30, 1947) – Dutch
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Arnold Strong 'Mr. Universe' | Arnold | Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger | Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger | Arnold Strong - Carl Weathers (b. January 14, 1948) – Dillon
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m) - Elpidia Carrillo (b. August 16, 1961) – Anna
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 4½" (1.64 m)
Also known as: Elpedia Carrillo | Piya - Bill Duke (b. February 26, 1943) – Mac
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 4½" (1.94 m) - Jesse Ventura (b. July 15, 1951) – Blain
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Gov. Jesse Ventura | Governor Jesse Ventura | Jesse 'The Body' Ventura | Jessie Ventura - Sonny Landham, as Billy, passed away at age 76 in Lex.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m)
Also known as: Bill Ashley | Doug Jackson | Sonny Landam | Tex Miller - Richard Chaves (b. October 9, 1951) – Poncho
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - R.G. Armstrong, as General Phillips, passed away at age 95 in Studio City, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: R. G. Armstrong | R.K. Armstrong | Robert Armstrong - Shane Black (b. December 16, 1961) – Hawkins
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Harry Lime | Holly Martins - Kevin Peter Hall, as The Predator / Helicopter Pilot, passed away at age 35 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 7' 2½" (2.2 m)
Also known as: Kevin Hall - Steve Boyum – Hostage Executed by the Russian (uncredited)
- William H. Burton Jr. – Guerilla Soldier Shot Down from Tree (uncredited)
Also known as: Billy Burton Jr. | Bill Burton Jr. | William H. 'Billy' Burton Jr. | William Burton Jr. | Bill Burton Sr. | Billie Burton | Billy Burton | Bill Burton | William H. Burton | William Burton - Franco Columbu, as Medic (uncredited), passed away at age 78 in Olbia, Sard.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Dr. Franco Columbo | Franco Columbo - Peter Cullen (b. July 28, 1941) – The Predator (uncredited) (voice)
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Peter Cullan - Henry Kingi (b. December 2, 1943) – Guerilla Soldier Blown Up in Van (uncredited)
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Henry Kimgi | Henry King | Henri Kingi Sr. | Henry Kingi Sr. | Henri Kingi | Henry M. Kingi | Henry Kinji
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