Programmed to Kill
“She's programmed to kill. He's got every reason to stop her. Neither of them have any choice.”
Synopsis
A middle eastern female terrorist is captured by the CIA in Greece, after an attack on a marketplace. Transported back to the USA, the terrorist undergoes an operation where she is transformed into a cybernetic killing machine. Now the CIA have a secret weapon to send back to the Middle East, but how long can they control her?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Retaliator — Movie Trailer — Programmed to Kill (1987)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-02
Top Cast
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Robert Ginty
Eric Mathews
Sandahl Bergman
Samira
James Booth
Brock
Alex Courtney
Blake
Paul Walker
Jason
Louise Caire Clark
Sharon
Peter Bromilow
Donovan
George Fisher
Mike
Jim Turner
Chris
Chaim Banai
Racehorse
John Gillespie
Soldier
Robert Gould
Computer Operator
Charles Howerton
Benedict
Leon Martell
Assistant Doctor
Dale Goodson
Jerry
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Holzman
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Short
- Original Score
- Jerrold Immel, Craig Huxley
- Original Title
- Programmed to Kill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Retaliator Productions, Trans World Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Holzman
Robert Short
Jerrold Immel, Craig Huxley
Nissim Leon
Allan Holzman, Sunil R. Shah, Yisrael Ringel, Don Stern, Moshe Diamant
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Holzman
Director
Allan Holzman
Producer
Diana Allen Williams
Production Design
Lennie Barin
Costume Design
Gary Jensen
Stunt Coordinator
Vicki Graef
Costume Design
Nissim Leon
Director of Photography
BJ Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Jerrold Immel
Original Music Composer
Craig Huxley
Original Music Composer
Don Stern
Producer
Robert Short
Writer
George Fisher
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Programmed to Kill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Programmed to Kill about?
A middle eastern female terrorist is captured by the CIA in Greece, after an attack on a marketplace. Transported back to the USA, the terrorist undergoes an operation where she is transformed into a cybernetic killing machine. Now the CIA have a secret weapon to send back to the Middle East, but how long can they control her?
Who directed Programmed to Kill?
Programmed to Kill was directed by Allan Holzman.
Who stars in Programmed to Kill?
The principal cast of Programmed to Kill includes Robert Ginty, Sandahl Bergman, James Booth, Alex Courtney, Paul Walker.
When was Programmed to Kill released and how long is it?
Programmed to Kill was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Programmed to Kill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Programmed to Kill was composed by Jerrold Immel, Craig Huxley.