Eve of Destruction
“They gave her looks. Brains. Nuclear capabilities. Everything but an "off" switch.”
Synopsis
Eve is a military robot made to look exactly like her creator, Dr. Eve Simmons. When she is damaged during a bank robbery, the robot becomes an unstoppable killing machine. Colonel Jim McQuade is assigned to stop the robot and with the help from Dr. Simmons they have to predict where she will go next.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-06
Top Cast
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Gregory Hines
Colonel Jim McQuade
Renée Soutendijk
Dr. Eve Simmons / Eve VIII
Michael Greene
General Curtis
Kurt Fuller
Bill Schneider
John M. Jackson
Peter Arnold
Loren Haynes
Steve the Robot
Nelson Mashita
Scientist / Waiter
Greg Collins
Skaaren
Tim Russ
Carter
David Hayward
Cal
Christopher Kriesa
Korman
Richard Collier
Transient in Subway
Nancy Locke
Catherine Simmons
George P. Wilbur
Trooper
Eugene Robert Glazer
Buddy #2
Jim Antonio
Bill Kleinow
Ronald William Lawrence
Granton
Carl Ciarfalio
Trooper Sergeant
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 1, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.42x
-$7.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Duncan Gibbins
- Screenplay & Story
- Duncan Gibbins, Yale Udoff
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Eve of Destruction
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $13M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.5M
- Production Studios
- Interscope Communications, Nelson Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Duncan Gibbins
Duncan Gibbins, Yale Udoff
Philippe Sarde
Alan Hume
Caroline Biggerstaff
David Madden
Department Leadership Roster
Duncan Gibbins
Director
Bob Ryan
Visual Effects Supervisor
Deborah L. Scott
Costume Design
David Madden
Producer
Duncan Gibbins
Writer
Alan Hume
Director of Photography
Yale Udoff
Writer
Peter Lamont
Production Design
Caroline Biggerstaff
Editor
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
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.
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 Eve of Destruction
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Eve of Destruction about?
Eve is a military robot made to look exactly like her creator, Dr. Eve Simmons. When she is damaged during a bank robbery, the robot becomes an unstoppable killing machine. Colonel Jim McQuade is assigned to stop the robot and with the help from Dr. Simmons they have to predict where she will go next.
Who directed Eve of Destruction?
Eve of Destruction was directed by Duncan Gibbins.
Who stars in Eve of Destruction?
The principal cast of Eve of Destruction includes Gregory Hines, Renée Soutendijk, Michael Greene, Kurt Fuller, John M. Jackson.
When was Eve of Destruction released and how long is it?
Eve of Destruction was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Eve of Destruction?
Eve of Destruction had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $5.5M at the worldwide box office (0.42 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Eve of Destruction?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eve of Destruction was composed by Philippe Sarde.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eve of Destruction?
Eve of Destruction holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).