The Making of the Terminator
Synopsis
This documentary treats movie fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Terminator, the now-classic science fiction film about an ordinary woman being pursued by an unstoppable assassin robot sent from the future to kill her before she can give birth to a child who will one day become the leader of a resistance army. Included are interviews with stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton, along with the cast and crew who share their experiences from making the film, as well as discuss the efforts that went into it.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Drew Cummings
- Screenplay & Story
- Drew Cummings
- Original Title
- The Making of the Terminator
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Drew Cummings
Drew Cummings
Department Leadership Roster
Drew Cummings
Director
Drew Cummings
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Making of the Terminator
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What is The Making of the Terminator about?
This documentary treats movie fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Terminator, the now-classic science fiction film about an ordinary woman being pursued by an unstoppable assassin robot sent from the future to kill her before she can give birth to a child who will one day become the leader of a resistance army. Included are interviews with stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton, along with the cast and crew who share their experiences from making the film, as well as discuss the efforts that went into it.
Who directed The Making of the Terminator?
The Making of the Terminator was directed by Drew Cummings.
Who stars in The Making of the Terminator?
The principal cast of The Making of the Terminator includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Cameron, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, Stan Winston.
When was The Making of the Terminator released and how long is it?
The Making of the Terminator was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Making of the Terminator?
The Making of the Terminator holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).