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Predator (1987) -- A team of commandos, on a mission in a Central American jungle, find themselves hunted by an extra-terrestrial warrior.
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Overview

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Director:
John McTiernan
Writers:
Jim Thomas (written by) &
John Thomas (written by)
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Release Date:
12 June 1987 (USA) more
Tagline:
If it bleeds, we can kill it... more
Plot:
A team of commandos, on a mission in a Central American jungle, find themselves hunted by an extra-terrestrial warrior. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 3 wins & 4 nominations more
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(165 articles)
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User Comments:
An excellent Schwarzenegger classic that still attracts viewers and keeps people thrilled more (466 total)

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Also Known As:
Alien Hunter (USA) (working title)
Hunter (USA) (working title)
Primevil (USA) (working title)
Predator (Austria) (West Germany) [de]
Av (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Depredador (Spain) [es]
Ha-Toref (Israel: Hebrew title) [iw]
Le prédateur (Canada: French title) [fr]
O Predador (Portugal) [pt]
O kynigos (Greece) [el]
Predátor (Czechoslovakia) [cs]
Predator (Serbia) [sr]
Predator (France) [fr]
Predator - Jagten er begyndt (Denmark) [da]
Predator - saalistaja (Finland) [fi]
Predator: Den usynlige fiende (Norway) [no]
Ragadozó (Hungary) [hu]
Rovdjuret (Sweden) [sv]
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Runtime:
107 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Spanish
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)
Filming Locations:
Jalisco, Mexico more
Company:
Amercent Films more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Arnold Schwarzenegger noted that filming the climatic fight was made difficult by the fact that the late Kevin Peter Hall, who played the Predator, couldn't see through his mask. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: Although Dutch' body was covered in mud, his eyes never were. Eyes give also off a lot of heat, so the Predator could have seen him. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Major General Phillips: You're looking good, Dutch.
Dutch: It's been a long time, General.
Major General Phillips: Come on inside.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Clerks. (1994) more
Soundtrack:
LONG TALL SALLY more

FAQ

Why do the predators skin and hang up their victims?
What was the deal with the log trap that killed the Predator at the end? Was that deliberate?
What was the heated confrontation between Dutch and Dillon about exactly?
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95 out of 103 people found the following comment useful.
An excellent Schwarzenegger classic that still attracts viewers and keeps people thrilled, 25 July 2005
10/10
Author: jmgalvan-1 from United States

Predator is definitely one of the best alien thrillers ever made. It is one of my personal favorite movies. When I first saw just a brief part of Predator when I was about five, I was freaked out and scared to even watch the movie for many ages, but eventually, once getting older, came to like it. The Predator, played by Kevin Peter Hall, is a very realistic and believable creature for the 1980s, when this movie was created. I like how humanlike its form is, and how un-humanlike it is at the same time. The creature's four mandibles were a great idea for its distinct facial characteristics and the creature's roar is awesome, one of the best ever produced. This movie stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Bill Duke, Jesse Ventura, Richard Chaves, Elipidi Carillo, Shane Black, and Sonny Landham and they are all believable in their roles and even add to the humor that this movie has. This is obviously the best of the Predator movies and still one of the most highly liked thrillers today. And let's all show respect for Kevin Peter Hall, who died a year after he had made Predator 2.

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