Scanner Cop
“Imagine a cop who can read your mind... then blow it away.”
Synopsis
Rookie cop Sam Staziak has a unique gift: he is a Scanner, which gives him the power to read the thoughts of others, and also to inflict great bodily harm. When a mad scientist begins using mind control to murder police officers, Sam realizes that only he and his unique gift can put an end to the mayhem.
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Scanner Cop (1994) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-23
Top Cast
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Daniel Quinn
Samuel Staziak
Darlanne Fluegel
Dr. Joan Alden
Richard Grove
Commander Peter Harrigan
Mark Rolston
Lieutenant Harry Brown
Richard Lynch
Karl Glock
Hilary Shepard
Zena
James Horan
Melvin
Gary Hudson
Damon Pratt
Cyndi Pass
Sarah Kopek
Luca Bercovici
Dr. Krench
Christopher Kriesa
Riley
Savannah Smith Boucher
Margaret Harrigan
Brion James
Dr. Hampton
Dennis Redfield
Officer West
Starr Andreeff
Glenda
Wayne Grace
Officer Dooley
Lisa Comshaw
Nurse in Operating Room
Leo Lee
Thug #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 27, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre David
- Screenplay & Story
- John Bryant Hedberg, David Cronenberg, Pierre David, George Saunders
- Original Score
- Louis Febre
- Original Title
- Scanner Cop
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Starlight Film, The Image Organization, Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre David
John Bryant Hedberg, David Cronenberg, Pierre David, George Saunders
Louis Febre
Jacques Haitkin
Julian Semilian
Pierre David, René Malo
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre David
Director
John Bryant Hedberg
Writer
Louis Febre
Original Music Composer
Jacques Haitkin
Director of Photography
Pierre David
Producer
Julian Semilian
Editor
Jeff Pruitt
Stunt Coordinator
George Saunders
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scanner Cop
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What is Scanner Cop about?
Rookie cop Sam Staziak has a unique gift: he is a Scanner, which gives him the power to read the thoughts of others, and also to inflict great bodily harm. When a mad scientist begins using mind control to murder police officers, Sam realizes that only he and his unique gift can put an end to the mayhem.
Who directed Scanner Cop?
Scanner Cop was directed by Pierre David.
Who stars in Scanner Cop?
The principal cast of Scanner Cop includes Daniel Quinn, Darlanne Fluegel, Richard Grove, Mark Rolston, Richard Lynch.
When was Scanner Cop released and how long is it?
Scanner Cop was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Scanner Cop?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scanner Cop was composed by Louis Febre.
Is Scanner Cop based on a book or true story?
Scanner Cop is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "David Cronenberg".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scanner Cop?
Scanner Cop holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).