Destroyer
“3,000 voltz couldn't kill him... It just gave him a buzz.”
Synopsis
A prison riot breaks out at the moment of a serial murderer's execution by electrocution, and his fate becomes indeterminate when the prison is shut down. 18 months later, a team of filmmakers converge on the prison to film a women-in-prison exploitation flick, but find that a certain somebody is disrupting their shooting schedule...
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Destroyer (1988) - Official Trailer (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-11
Top Cast
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Lyle Alzado
Ivan Moser
Deborah Foreman
Susan Malone
Clayton Rohner
David Harris
Anthony Perkins
Robert Edwards
Tobias Anderson
Russell
Lannie Garrett
Sharon Fox
Jim Turner
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Warden Karsh
David Kristin
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Stanley Kirk
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Bernie Welch
Officer Callahan
Robert Himber
Len
Eric Meyer
Foley
Kurt Hubler
Tommy
Jacqui Clay
Mac
Tim Drnec
Boomer
Deanna Boekhoff
Shower Siren
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Kirk
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Garrity, Rex Hauck, Mark W. Rosenbaum
- Original Score
- Patrick O'Hearn
- Original Title
- Destroyer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Weskirk, Wind River Productions, Skouras Pictures, Back East Money
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Kirk
Peter Garrity, Rex Hauck, Mark W. Rosenbaum
Patrick O'Hearn
Chuy Elizondo
Mark W. Rosenbaum
Peter Garrity, Joseph Ignat, Rex Hauck
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Garrity
Writer
Robert Kirk
Director
Rex Hauck
Writer
Mark W. Rosenbaum
Writer
Chuy Elizondo
Director of Photography
Peter Garrity
Producer
Patrick O'Hearn
Original Music Composer
Mark W. Rosenbaum
Editor
Rex Hauck
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Destroyer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Destroyer about?
A prison riot breaks out at the moment of a serial murderer's execution by electrocution, and his fate becomes indeterminate when the prison is shut down. 18 months later, a team of filmmakers converge on the prison to film a women-in-prison exploitation flick, but find that a certain somebody is disrupting their shooting schedule...
Who directed Destroyer?
Destroyer was directed by Robert Kirk.
Who stars in Destroyer?
The principal cast of Destroyer includes Lyle Alzado, Deborah Foreman, Clayton Rohner, Anthony Perkins, Tobias Anderson.
When was Destroyer released and how long is it?
Destroyer was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Destroyer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Destroyer was composed by Patrick O'Hearn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Destroyer?
Destroyer holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).