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The Terminal Man (1974)

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Based on a novel by Michael Crichton, Terminal Man is a sci-fi thriller about a scientist who decides to be the lab rat in an experimental surgery to control his violent tendencies. During the surgical procedure, a miniature computer is implanted in his head. Unfortunately, the mechanism malfunctions, and he becomes a vicious killer. ~ Kristie Hassen, Rovi

PG, 1 hr. 44 min.

Drama, Horror, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Directed By: Mike Hodges

Written By: Michael Crichton, Mike Hodges

In Theaters: Jun 19, 1974 Wide

On DVD: Aug 31, 1994

Warner Home Video

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Cast

George Segal
Harry Benson
Jim Antonio
Richards
Victor Argo
Orderly
Gene Borkan
Police Guard
Norman Burton
Detective
Burke Byrnes
Police Guard
Jill Clayburgh
Angela
Jack Colvin
Coroner
Lee de Broux
Reporter
Richard Dysart
Dr. John Ellis
Michael Gwynn
Dr. Robert Morris
Joan Hackett
Dr. Janet Ross
William Hansen
Jim Antonio
Robert Ito
Anesthetist
Steve Kanaly
Edmonds
Donald Moffat
Dr. Arthur McPherson
Jordan Rhodes
Questioner
Fred Sadoff
Police Doctor
James B. Sikking
Ralph Friedman
Jason Wingreen
Instructor
Ian Wolfe
Priest
Matt Clark
Gerhard
Dee Carroll
Night Nurse
Michael C. Gwynne

Critic Reviews for The Terminal Man

All Critics (12) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (5) | DVD (2)

While this movie seems unsalvageable, it might have had some punch if we'd been told more about the Segal character's past, before his operation.

May 9, 2005 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Nora Sayre

New York Times

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By the time The Terminal Man reaches its tragic ending, it has succeeded in the dubious achievement of making us view its subject as dispassionately as any clinician.

July 12, 2011 Full Review Source: MovieMartyr.com

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Jeremy Heilman

MovieMartyr.com

An aimless and unexciting science-fiction story.

November 5, 2008 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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Hodges takes a cool, detached approach, designing most scenes in monochrome with disturbing flesh-colours, and manages to make Segal's semi-android a strangely sympathetic monster.

November 5, 2008 Full Review Source: Empire Magazine

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Empire Magazine

A thoughtful and unusually pessimistic sci-fi pic.

June 24, 2006 Full Review Source: Time Out

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Daniel M. Kimmel

Worcester Telegram & Gazette Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette

An intriguing premise, and Segal's strong central performance (a break from the light comedies he became famous for in the 1970s) makes up for workmanlike direction.

May 24, 2003 Full Review Source: Film4

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Based on a novel by Michael Crichton. If "The Terminal Man" has one fault, it is the general slowness of the plot. Even though the audience is paid in full for their patience, 2-3 minutes could have been edited out. That may not sound like much, but in a generally precise film such as this one, any more would be

December 28, 2009