Top Cast
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Marc Hayashi
Arthur Weiss
Maryann Urbano
Janes Cosby
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Joey Cheung
Peter Wang
Lt. Lu
Joan Copeland
Ruth Weiss
Sally Yeh Chian-Wen
Christopher Curry
Officer
Neva Small
Martha Weiss Cheung
Norman Matlock
Bam
Eric Payne
Willie Reale
Leonard L. Thomas
Sgt. Williams
Natsuko Ohama
Ostaro
Philip Moon
Soldier
Steven Chen
Pastor
Shirl Bernheim
Mahong Lady
Carol Jean Lewis
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 25, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Wang
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Wang
- Original Score
- Marco Daring
- Original Title
- The Laser Man
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Film Workshop, Peter Wang Films Inc., SJM
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Wang
Peter Wang
Marco Daring
Ernest R. Dickerson
Grahame Weinbren
Peter Wang, Tsui Hark
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Wang
Director
Peter Wang
Writer
Grahame Weinbren
Editor
Ernest R. Dickerson
Director of Photography
Peter Wang
Producer
Marco Daring
Original Music Composer
Lester Cohen
Production Design
Barbara Weiss
Costume Design
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Laser Man.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Laser Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Laser Man about?
A naive young scientist unwittingly helps mobsters build a laser weapon, then has to try to reclaim it from them in this crime drama parody.
Who directed The Laser Man?
The Laser Man was directed by Peter Wang.
Who stars in The Laser Man?
The principal cast of The Laser Man includes Marc Hayashi, Maryann Urbano, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Peter Wang, Joan Copeland.
When was The Laser Man released and how long is it?
The Laser Man was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Laser Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Laser Man was composed by Marco Daring.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Laser Man?
The Laser Man holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).