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5.7 / 10(869 votes)IMDbR19891h 26m$10.2M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Cyborg

“He's the first hero of the 21st Century... and he's our only hope.”

Synopsis

A martial artist hunts a killer in a plague-infested urban dump of the future.

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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-26

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 7, 1989

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

April 12, 2006

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (20.33x ROI)

Production Budget

$500K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$10.2M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

20.33x

+$9.7M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $500KWorldwide: $10.2M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Albert Pyun
Screenplay & Story
Albert Pyun
Original Score
Kevin Bassinson
Original Title
Cyborg
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 26m
Production Budget
$500K
Worldwide Gross
$10.2M
Production Studios
The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Albert Pyun

Screenplay & Story

Albert Pyun

Original Score & Music

Kevin Bassinson

Director of Photography

Philip Alan Waters

Film Editing

Jean-Claude Van Damme, Sheldon Lettich, Scott Stevenson

Producers

Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus

Department Leadership Roster

Philip Alan Waters

Director of Photography

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Editor

Albert Pyun

Albert Pyun

Director

Kevin Bassinson

Original Music Composer

Sheldon Lettich

Sheldon Lettich

Editor

Menahem Golan

Menahem Golan

Producer

Yoram Globus

Yoram Globus

Producer

Scott Stevenson

Scott Stevenson

Editor

Albert Pyun

Albert Pyun

Screenplay

Heidi Kaczenski

Costume Design

Douglas H. Leonard

Production Design

Tom Elliott

Stunt Coordinator

Rosanne Zingale

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)R18+

Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cyborg.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cyborg

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Cyborg about?

A martial artist hunts a killer in a plague-infested urban dump of the future.

Who directed Cyborg?

Cyborg was directed by Albert Pyun.

Who stars in Cyborg?

The principal cast of Cyborg includes Jean-Claude Van Damme, Deborah Richter, Vincent Klyn, Alex Daniels, Ralf Moeller.

When was Cyborg released and how long is it?

Cyborg was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.

What was the box office and production budget of Cyborg?

Cyborg had a reported production budget of $500K and grossed $10.2M at the worldwide box office (20.33 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Cyborg?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Cyborg was composed by Kevin Bassinson.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Cyborg?

Cyborg holds official age classifications: AU: R18+ (Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).