The Exterminator
“In war, you have to kill to stay alive... On the streets of New York, it's often the same.”
Synopsis
When a man's best friend is killed on the streets of New York, he transforms into a violent killer, turning New York into a war zone.
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The Exterminator - Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-08
Top Cast
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Robert Ginty
John Eastland
Christopher George
Detective James Dalton
Samantha Eggar
Dr. Megan Stewart
Steve James
Michael Jefferson
Tony DiBenedetto
Chicken Pimp
Dick Boccelli
Gino Pontivini
Patrick Farrelly
CIA Agent Shaw
Michele Harrell
Maria Jefferson
David Lipman
The State Senator from New Jersey
Tom Everett
Hotel Clerk
Ned Eisenberg
Marty
Irwin Keyes
Bobby
Cindy Wilks
Candy
Dennis Boutsikaris
Frankie
Mark Buntzman
Burping Ghoul
Tony Munafo
Pontivini's Bodyguard
Judy Licht
Herself
George Cheung
Viet Cong Commander
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Glickenhaus
- Screenplay & Story
- James Glickenhaus
- Original Score
- Joe Renzetti
- Original Title
- The Exterminator
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- AVCO Embassy Pictures, Interstar
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Glickenhaus
James Glickenhaus
Joe Renzetti
Robert M. Baldwin
Corky O'Hara
Mark Buntzman
Department Leadership Roster
James Glickenhaus
Director
Mark Buntzman
Producer
Robert M. Baldwin
Director of Photography
Corky O'Hara
Editor
William De Seta
Production Design
Cliff Cudney
Stunt Coordinator
Joe Renzetti
Original Music Composer
James Glickenhaus
Writer
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.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Exterminator
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What is The Exterminator about?
When a man's best friend is killed on the streets of New York, he transforms into a violent killer, turning New York into a war zone.
Who directed The Exterminator?
The Exterminator was directed by James Glickenhaus.
Who stars in The Exterminator?
The principal cast of The Exterminator includes Robert Ginty, Christopher George, Samantha Eggar, Steve James, Tony DiBenedetto.
When was The Exterminator released and how long is it?
The Exterminator was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Exterminator?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Exterminator was composed by Joe Renzetti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Exterminator?
The Exterminator holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).