Hero And The Terror (1988)

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O'Brien (Chuck Norris) is a detective who captured the psychotic maniac Simon Moon (Jack O'Halloran), aka the Terror, by mistake. When the obese 6' 6'' villain fell from a ladder trying to escape, he was knocked cold and the lucky O'Brien got the credit for his collar. With his psychiatrist… More O'Brien (Chuck Norris) is a detective who captured the psychotic maniac Simon Moon (Jack O'Halloran), aka the Terror, by mistake. When the obese 6' 6'' villain fell from a ladder trying to escape, he was knocked cold and the lucky O'Brien got the credit for his collar. With his psychiatrist sweetheart Kay (Brynn Thayer), pregnant with their first child, the Terror escapes. Although he is large and unforgettable, the terrible Titan manages to evade the police, and no one even notices him when he carts cadavers on his massive shoulders. This routine actioner provides a view of several historic sights in Santa Monica, California. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 36 min.
Directed By: William Tannen, William Tannen (II)
Genres: Mystery & Suspense, Action & Adventure

In Theaters: Aug 26, 1988 Wide
On DVD: Jun 4, 2002
Studio: Media Home Entertainment

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Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
If you're looking for a movie about two unmarried lovers contending with their first child together, there are plenty out there...just make sure it doesn't star Chuck Norris.

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Dean M

Extremely well made and genuinely scary! Martial arts superstar Chuck Norris packs a powerful punch in this exciting action-thriller about a tough L.A. cop's pursuit of a savage villain (Jack O'Halloran) from his past. Adroitly directed with startling images and horrowing… More
Extremely well made and genuinely scary! Martial arts superstar Chuck Norris packs a powerful punch in this exciting action-thriller about a tough L.A. cop's pursuit of a savage villain (Jack O'Halloran) from his past. Adroitly directed with startling images and horrowing action scenes, <i>Hero and the Terror</i> is edge-of-your-seat suspense from beginning to end!

Cast

            Chuck Norris as Herrara "Hero" O'Brien

            Brynn Thayer as Kay Griffith

            Steve James as Bill Robinson

            Jack O'Halloran as Simon Moon

            Jeffrey Kramer as Dwight Hopkins

            Ron O'Neal as Mayor

            Murphy Dunne as Theater Manager

            Dan Barrows as Priest

            Tony di Benedetto as Dobeny

            Billy Drago as Dr. Highwater

            Lucy Lee Flippin as Media Person

            Lorry Goldman as Ginger's Manager

            Bill Harris as Interviewer

            Tiiu Leek as TV Announcer

            Branscombe Richmond as Victor

            Phil Shipko as Cop

            John Solari as Media Person

            Robert Wall as Wall

            Karen Witter as Ginger

            Michael Blodgett
            
            Peter Miller as Chief Bridges

            Cynthia Wilde as Restaurant Staff

            Heather Blodgett as Betsy

            Deborah Chesher as Nurse

            Winifred Freedman as Gina

            Shelley Pogoda as Receptionist

            Ron Shipp as Intern

            Michael King as Doctor

            Joe Guzaldo as Copelli

            Gary Rooney as Cop
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