Eraser
“He will erase your past to protect your future.”
Synopsis
Eraser, an elite federal marshal who "erases" the pasts of jeopardized informers and relocates them into safe anonymity, must protect a moving target who stands to uncover a conspiracy that could shift the balance of power in the world forever.
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Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
Eraser
James Caan
DeGuerin
Vanessa Williams
Lee
James Coburn
Beller
Robert Pastorelli
Johnny C
James Cromwell
Donahue
Danny Nucci
Monroe
Andy Romano
Harper
Nick Chinlund
Calderon
Michael Papajohn
Schiff
Joe Viterelli
Tony
Mark Rolston
J. Scar
John Slattery
Corman
Robert Miranda
Frediano
Roma Maffia
Claire
Tony Longo
Little Mike
Gerry Becker
Morehart
John Snyder
Sal
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hollywood, California
Festival / Special Debut
June 21, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 25, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$242.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.42x
+$142.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chuck Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Walon Green, Tony Puryear
- Original Score
- Alan Silvestri
- Original Title
- Eraser
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $100M
- Worldwide Gross
- $242.3M
- Production Studios
- Kopelson Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chuck Russell
Walon Green, Tony Puryear, Michael S. Chernuchin
Alan Silvestri
Adam Greenberg, Mike Benson, Tom Priestley Jr.
Michael Tronick
Michael Tadross, Anne Kopelson, Chuck Russell, Arnold Kopelson
Department Leadership Roster
Walon Green
Screenplay
Adam Greenberg
Director of Photography
Michael Tronick
Editor
Tony Puryear
Screenplay
Anne Kopelson
Producer
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
Arnold Kopelson
Producer
Chuck Russell
Director
Joel Kramer
Stunt Coordinator
Patrick Dinhut
Visual Effects Supervisor
John E. Sullivan
Visual Effects Supervisor
Bill Kenney
Production Design
Joel Hynek
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael L. Fink
Visual Effects Supervisor
Richard Bruno
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 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 Eraser
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Eraser about?
Eraser, an elite federal marshal who "erases" the pasts of jeopardized informers and relocates them into safe anonymity, must protect a moving target who stands to uncover a conspiracy that could shift the balance of power in the world forever.
Who directed Eraser?
Eraser was directed by Chuck Russell.
Who stars in Eraser?
The principal cast of Eraser includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Caan, Vanessa Williams, James Coburn, Robert Pastorelli.
When was Eraser released and how long is it?
Eraser was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of Eraser?
Eraser had a reported production budget of $100M and grossed $242.3M at the worldwide box office (2.42 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Eraser?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eraser was composed by Alan Silvestri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eraser?
Eraser holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).