Project: Shadowchaser
“Somebody made him! Somebody programmed him to kill! Now it's up to somebody to pull the plug!”
Synopsis
Set in the future, a group of terrorists with an android leader storm a hospital when the President's daughter is inside, taking her hostage. To find a way of freeing her, the police decide to consult the architect who designed the building, but he's currently in jail for some crime, and the punishment of the future is to be frozen solid for one's sentence. The cops accidentally thaw out the wrong guy, a football player who decides to keep the mistake a secret and help the police in exchange for his freedom. Will he be able to defeat the terrorists and rescue the hostages, despite not knowing the first thing about architecture?
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Martin Kove
Desilva
Meg Foster
Sarah
Frank Zagarino
Romulus
Joss Ackland
Kinderman
Paul Koslo
Trevanian
Ricco Ross
Jackson
Raymond Evans
Whiteside
Robert Freeman
Blackwood
Kim Huffman
Naomi
Andrew Lamond
Franklin
John Chancer
Zanuchi
Robert Jezek
Leone
Angie Hill
Jonah
John Pasternack
King
John Guerrasio
Blake
Brian Jackson
President
Liza Ross
Laura Jamieson
Steve Elm
Pilot
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 17, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Eyres
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Lister
- Original Score
- Gary Pinder
- Original Title
- Project: Shadowchaser
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- North American Releasing, EGM Film International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Eyres
Stephen Lister
Gary Pinder
Delhak Wreen, Derek A Whelan
Lloyd A. Simandl, John A. Curtis, Geoff Griffith, John Eyres
Department Leadership Roster
John Eyres
Director
Philip Crichton
Costume Design
Stephen Lister
Screenplay
John Eyres
Producer
Mark Harris
Production Design
Delhak Wreen
Editor
Gary Pinder
Original Music Composer
Derek A Whelan
Editor
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 Project: Shadowchaser
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What is Project: Shadowchaser about?
Set in the future, a group of terrorists with an android leader storm a hospital when the President's daughter is inside, taking her hostage. To find a way of freeing her, the police decide to consult the architect who designed the building, but he's currently in jail for some crime, and the punishment of the future is to be frozen solid for one's sentence. The cops accidentally thaw out the wrong guy, a football player who decides to keep the mistake a secret and help the police in exchange for his freedom. Will he be able to defeat the terrorists and rescue the hostages, despite not knowing the first thing about architecture?
Who directed Project: Shadowchaser?
Project: Shadowchaser was directed by John Eyres.
Who stars in Project: Shadowchaser?
The principal cast of Project: Shadowchaser includes Martin Kove, Meg Foster, Frank Zagarino, Joss Ackland, Paul Koslo.
When was Project: Shadowchaser released and how long is it?
Project: Shadowchaser was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Project: Shadowchaser?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Project: Shadowchaser was composed by Gary Pinder.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Project: Shadowchaser?
Project: Shadowchaser 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.).