Expect No Mercy
“Where Virtual Reality Begins...”
Synopsis
Federal Service Agent Justin Vanier has been assigned to infiltrate the mysterious Virtual Arts Academy in search of Eric, a fellow agent. In this high-tech facility, the maniacal leader Warbeck is training assassins to become even more efficient killing machines using virtual reality. Penetrating the organization as a new recruit, Justin finds Eric, and together with the idealistic Vicki must bring down Warbeck before he succeeds with his deadly plans
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Top Cast
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Billy Blanks
Justin Vanier
Jalal Merhi
Eric
Wolf Larson
Warbeck
Laurie Holden
Vicki
Anthony De Longis
Damian
Michael Blanks
Spyder
Réal Andrews
Alexander
Sam Moses
Goldberg
Jefferson Mappin
Wilkinson
Géza Kovács
Woods
Richard Fitzpatrick
Frank
Brett Halsey
Bromfield
Lazar Rockwood
Technician
Tania Gort
Woman In Pool
Michael Gibson
Enforcer
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
February 28, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 18, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zale Dalen
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Stephen Maunder
- Original Score
- Varouje
- Original Title
- Expect No Mercy
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Film One Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zale Dalen
J. Stephen Maunder
Varouje
Curtis Petersen
Kevin Schjerning
Jalal Merhi
Department Leadership Roster
Zale Dalen
Director
J. Stephen Maunder
Writer
Kevin Schjerning
Editor
Varouje
Original Music Composer
Jalal Merhi
Producer
Curtis Petersen
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Expect No Mercy
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What is Expect No Mercy about?
Federal Service Agent Justin Vanier has been assigned to infiltrate the mysterious Virtual Arts Academy in search of Eric, a fellow agent. In this high-tech facility, the maniacal leader Warbeck is training assassins to become even more efficient killing machines using virtual reality. Penetrating the organization as a new recruit, Justin finds Eric, and together with the idealistic Vicki must bring down Warbeck before he succeeds with his deadly plans
Who directed Expect No Mercy?
Expect No Mercy was directed by Zale Dalen.
Who stars in Expect No Mercy?
The principal cast of Expect No Mercy includes Billy Blanks, Jalal Merhi, Wolf Larson, Laurie Holden, Anthony De Longis.
When was Expect No Mercy released and how long is it?
Expect No Mercy was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Expect No Mercy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Expect No Mercy was composed by Varouje.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Expect No Mercy?
Expect No Mercy holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).