Nemesis
“In the future... it pays to be more than human.”
Synopsis
In the future, chaos is rampant as 'information terrorists' threaten to destroy order in society. Alex is a part-man, part-machine LAPD cop who is the best at what he does. When one of the terrorists calls him a machine, Alex questions his humanity and decides to leave the force. His final assignment is to apprehend an old colleague who has stolen some data. However, there is more than meets the eye and Alex must question his allegiance.
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Olivier Gruner
Alex
Tim Thomerson
Farnsworth
Deborah Shelton
Julian
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Angie-Liv
Merle Kennedy
Max Impact
Nicholas Guest
Germaine
Vincent Klyn
Michel
Yuji Okumoto
Yoshiro Han
Marjorie Monaghan
Jared
Marjean Holden
Sam
Brion James
Maritz
Thom Mathews
Marion
Jennifer Gatti
Rosaria
Blair Valk
Morico
Thomas Jane
Billy
Jackie Earle Haley
Einstein
Adrianna Miles
German National
Branscombe Richmond
Mexican Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1993
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Pyun
- Screenplay & Story
- Rebecca Charles, Albert Pyun
- Original Score
- Michel Rubini
- Original Title
- Nemesis
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Imperial Entertainment, Shah/Jensen, Scanbox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Pyun
Rebecca Charles, Albert Pyun
Michel Rubini
George Mooradian
Mark Conte, David Kern
Ash R. Shah, Eric Karson, Tom Karnowski
Department Leadership Roster
Rebecca Charles
Writer
Albert Pyun
Director
Ash R. Shah
Producer
Eric Karson
Producer
Tom Karnowski
Producer
Lizz Wolf
Costume Design
Albert Pyun
Writer
George Mooradian
Director of Photography
Michel Rubini
Original Music Composer
Mark Conte
Editor
David Kern
Editor
Colleen Saro
Production Design
Gene Warren Jr.
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ronnie Rondell Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Nemesis
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nemesis about?
In the future, chaos is rampant as 'information terrorists' threaten to destroy order in society. Alex is a part-man, part-machine LAPD cop who is the best at what he does. When one of the terrorists calls him a machine, Alex questions his humanity and decides to leave the force. His final assignment is to apprehend an old colleague who has stolen some data. However, there is more than meets the eye and Alex must question his allegiance.
Who directed Nemesis?
Nemesis was directed by Albert Pyun.
Who stars in Nemesis?
The principal cast of Nemesis includes Olivier Gruner, Tim Thomerson, Deborah Shelton, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Merle Kennedy.
When was Nemesis released and how long is it?
Nemesis was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did Nemesis make at the box office?
Nemesis grossed $2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Nemesis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nemesis was composed by Michel Rubini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nemesis?
Nemesis 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.).