The Terminator

The Terminator is a 1984 sci-fi action film which became the break-through role for former body-builder Arnold Schwarzenegger. Directed by James Cameron, the premise of the movie is that a "cybernetic organism" (living tissue over an android skeleton) the Cyberdyne Systems Model 101 800 Series Terminator (played by Schwarzenegger), has been transported back in time from 2029 A.D. to May 12, 1984 to assassinate a woman named Sarah Connor (played by Linda Hamilton). At the same time a man, Kyle Reese (played by Michael Biehn), is sent back to protect Connor from the cyborg. Issues raised by the film include time travel, causal loops, and artificial intelligence.

Cast

• Arnold Schwarzenegger The Terminator
• Michael Biehn Kyle Reese
• Linda Hamilton Sarah Connor
• Paul Winfield Lieutenant Ed Traxler
• Lance Henriksen Detective Vukovich
• Bess Motta Ginger Ventura
• Earl Boen Dr. Peter Silberman
• Rick Rossovich Matt Buchanan
• Dick Miller Pawnshop Clerk
• Shawn Schepps Nancy
• Bruce M. Kerner Desk Sergeant
• Franco Columbu Future War Terminator
• Bill Paxton Punk Leader
• Brad Rearden Punk
• Brian Thompson Punk