R.O.T.O.R.

"Judge, Jury, and Executioner."

1987 1h 30m EN

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★4.5TMDB · 111

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Synopsis

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Robotic Officer Tactical Operation Research. A prototype robot intended for crime combat escapes from the development lab and goes on a killing rampage.

“Judge, Jury, and Executioner.”

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Cast

Margaret Trigg
Sonya
Richard Gesswein
Coldyron
Jayne Smith
Dr. Steele
James Cole
Greg Hutchins
Stan Moore
Houghtaling
Nanette Kuczek
Penny Gayle
Brad Overturf
Moulie
Shawn Brown
Mokie Killion

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Cullen Blaine
Writers: Budd Lewis, Cullen Blaine
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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39 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Cullen Blaine, shot by Glenn Roland. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by David Adam Newman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Doug Bryan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Margaret Trigg and Richard Gesswein and Jayne Smith carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Judge, Jury, and Executioner.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0098156 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Cullen Blaine directs. Glenn Roland behind the camera. David Adam Newman scores. Doug Bryan cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
239 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Cullen Blaine, shot by Glenn Roland. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by David Adam Newman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Doug Bryan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Margaret Trigg and Richard Gesswein and Jayne Smith carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Judge, Jury, and Executioner.".
8IMDB entry: tt0098156 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.