Hero and the Terror
“Heroes hit hardest.”
Synopsis
Danny O'Brien is back in action fighting the notorious Simon Moon, also known as The Terror. Three years earlier O'Brien had single-handedly captured The Terror and was called Hero by the people of L.A. Now Simon has escaped and has started killing women again, and O'Brien is the only man who can stop him.
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Top Cast
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Chuck Norris
Danny O'Brien
Brynn Thayer
Kay
Steve James
Robinson
Jack O'Halloran
Simon Moon
Jeffrey Kramer
Dwight
Ron O'Neal
Mayor
Murphy Dunne
Theater Manager
Heather Blodgett
Betsy
Tony DiBenedetto
Dobeny
Billy Drago
Dr. Highwater
Karen Lorre
Ginger
Branscombe Richmond
Victor
Lucy Lee Flippin
Media Person
Michele Michaels
Businesswoman
William Tannen
Civil Engineer
Joe Guzaldo
Copelli
Peter Miller
Chief Bridges
Lorry Goldman
Ginger's Manager
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Tannen
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Shryack, Michael Blodgett
- Original Score
- David Michael Frank
- Original Title
- Hero and the Terror
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Golan-Globus Productions, The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Tannen
Dennis Shryack, Michael Blodgett
David Michael Frank
Eric Van Haren Noman
Christian Wagner
Raymond Wagner, Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Van Haren Noman
Director of Photography
Dennis Shryack
Screenplay
Michael Blodgett
Screenplay
Raymond Wagner
Producer
David Michael Frank
Original Music Composer
Christian Wagner
Editor
Holger Gross
Production Design
Mary Ellen Winston
Costume Design
Jon H. Epstein
Stunt Coordinator
William Tannen
Director
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hero and the Terror
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hero and the Terror about?
Danny O'Brien is back in action fighting the notorious Simon Moon, also known as The Terror. Three years earlier O'Brien had single-handedly captured The Terror and was called Hero by the people of L.A. Now Simon has escaped and has started killing women again, and O'Brien is the only man who can stop him.
Who directed Hero and the Terror?
Hero and the Terror was directed by William Tannen.
Who stars in Hero and the Terror?
The principal cast of Hero and the Terror includes Chuck Norris, Brynn Thayer, Steve James, Jack O'Halloran, Jeffrey Kramer.
When was Hero and the Terror released and how long is it?
Hero and the Terror was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did Hero and the Terror make at the box office?
Hero and the Terror grossed $6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Hero and the Terror?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hero and the Terror was composed by David Michael Frank.
Is Hero and the Terror based on a book or true story?
Hero and the Terror is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Blodgett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hero and the Terror?
Hero and the Terror holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).