Hero and the Terror

1988

Hero and the Terror

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Movie Info

Hero and the Terror 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.

Rating:

R (adult situations/language, violence)
Genre:

Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense
Directed By:

William Tannen
Written By:

Dennis Shryack, Michael Blodgett
In Theaters:

Aug 26, 1988 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Jun 4, 2002
Runtime:

96 minutes
Studio:

Media Home Entertainment

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Cast

Chuck Norris
as Danny O'Brien

Jack O'Halloran
as Moon

Brynn Thayer
as Kay

Steve James
as Robinson

Jeffrey Kramer
as Dwight

Ron O'Neal
as Mayor

Murphy Dunne
as Theater Manager

Heather Blodgett
as Betsy

Tony DiBenedetto
as Doheny

Billy Drago
as Dr. Highwater

Peter Miller
as Chief Bridges

Karen Witter
as Ginger

Lorry Goldman
as Ginger's Manager

Bill Harris
as Interviewer

Branscombe Richmond
as Victor

Shelley Pogoda
as Receptionist

Tiiu Leek
as TV Announcer

Deborah Chesher
as Nurse

Dan Barrows
as Priest

Lucy Lee Flippin
as Media Person

John Solari
as Media Person

Robert Wall
as Wall

Cynthia Wilde
as Restaurant Staff

Winifred Freedman
as Gina

Phil Shipko
as Cop

Ron Shipp
as Intern

Michael King
as Doctor

Michael Blodgett

Joe Guzaldo
as Copelli

Gary Rooney
as Cop

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Critic Reviews for Hero and the Terror

All Critics (6) | Top Critics (1)

The plot of this movie barely makes sense, and Chuck Norris doesn't even have the decency to kick that many faces in before it wraps up its amazingly tedious 96 minutes.

Jul 8, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/10 | Full Review…

Austin Trunick
Under the Radar
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.

Jul 27, 2002 | Rating: 1.5/5 | Full Review…

Scott Weinberg
eFilmCritic.com

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Audience Reviews for Hero and the Terror

Dec 17, 2006

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, Hero and the Terror is edge-of-your-seat suspense from beginning to end!

Dean M Super Reviewer