Home
search
more | tips
IMDb > Eraser (1996)
Eraser
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

Photos (see all 44 | slideshow) Videos
Eraser (1996) -- A Witness Protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involving high-tech weapons.

Overview

User Rating:
5.9/10   32,750 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
No change in popularity this week. See rank & trends on IMDbPro.
Director:
Chuck Russell
Writers (WGA):
Tony Puryear (story) and
Walon Green (story) ...
more
Contact:
View company contact information for Eraser on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
21 June 1996 (USA) more
Tagline:
He will erase your past to protect your future.
Plot:
A Witness Protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involving high-tech weapons. full summary | full synopsis
Plot Keywords:
more
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 1 nomination more
User Comments:
Arnold Knew How To Make Entertaining Films more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Arnold Schwarzenegger ... U.S. Marshal John 'The Eraser' Kruger

James Caan ... U.S. Marshal Robert Deguerin

Vanessa Williams ... Lee Cullen

James Coburn ... WitSec Chief Beller

Robert Pastorelli ... Johnny Casteleone

James Cromwell ... William Donohue

Danny Nucci ... WitSec Deputy Monroe
Andy Romano ... Undersecretary of Defense Daniel Harper

Nick Chinlund ... WitSec Agent Calderon

Michael Papajohn ... WitSec Agent Schiffer

Joe Viterelli ... Tony Two-Toes
Mark Rolston ... J. Scar
John Slattery ... FBI Agent Corman
Robert Miranda ... Frediano

Roma Maffia ... Claire Isaacs
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Eraser (Austria) (Germany) [de]
L'effaceur (Canada: French title) (France) [fr]
Стиратель (Russia) [ru]
Apolyti diagrafi (Greece) [el]
Brisac (Serbia) [sr]
Egzekutor (Poland) [pl]
El protector (Venezuela) [es]
Eraser (Slovenia) [sl]
Eraser (Eliminador) (Spain) [es]
Eraser - suojelija (Finland) [fi]
L'eliminatore (Italy) [it]
Likvidátor (Czech Republic) [cs]
Queima de Arquivo (Brazil) [pt]
Silici (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Végképp eltörölni (Hungary) [hu]
more
MPAA:
Rated R for violent action throughout and some language.
Runtime:
115 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS
Certification:
Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | USA:R (certificate #34624) | Iceland:16 | Netherlands:12 | South Korea:15 | Philippines:R-18 | Australia:MA | UK:15 (video rating) (heavily cut) | UK:15 (uncut version, re-rating) | New Zealand:R16 | Argentina:16 | Belgium:KT | Chile:18 | Denmark:16 | Finland:K-16 | Germany:16 (w) | Italy:T | Norway:18 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 (original rating) (cut)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The company name "Cyrez" was originally "Cyrex", but the real-life company Cyrix complained. The movie had been shot, but all dialogue was dubbed and company logos were digitally altered during postproduction. more
Goofs:
Continuity: The windshield of the plane repairs itself after landing. more
Quotes:
Robert: Turn this thing around.
Pilot: I've got a may-day, I'm trying to keep us in the air!
Robert: I said turn around and take him out now!
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Erkan & Stefan (2000) more
Soundtrack:
Caught A Train more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
28 out of 30 people found the following comment useful:-
Arnold Knew How To Make Entertaining Films, 13 May 2006
7/10
Author: ccthemovieman-1 from Lockport, NY, United States

A decade ago, this Arnold Schwarzenegger action flick was fairly hot stuff but I wonder if it would have the impact today since special effects are so much better and we've seen so many of these type of action stories in the past 10 years.

One of Arnold's keys to his successful career in films was simply that his movies were entertaining, and that's why people come to the theaters. High-brow critics often forget that. "Eraser" is a prime example. Entertainment alone is how this particular movie survives since common logic doesn't exist while violence and profanity are overdone. But, despite it's low-brow tastes and stupidity, it's still generally fun to watch if you can put your brain on hold for two hours. It's also fun to hear if you have a nice surround system.

This movie has one of the most outrageous action scenes I've ever seen on film, even to this day: one in which Arnold hangs from the outside of a jet airplane, finally lets go, free-falls to catch his parachute that had been ripped off, and then has to worry about the jet plane which had circled around and was going to smash him!!

The audio came into play nicely each time the super rifle that was featured in the movie was shot. Vanessa Williams plays the female lead satisfactorily and James Caan is very effective as the villain. Robert Pastorelli and James Coburn also add to the fun. A few laughs along the way help this no-brainer to become even more entertaining.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Eraser (1996)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Rail Gun Damage bryantstanton
Box Office Flop???? The Grand Master
JAMES CAAN !! pusher300
things i learned from this movie Elianehasty
Eraser Alternative Versions (UK)... Jova_
The pilots of the damaged plane parillamilt
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Live Free or Die Hard GoldenEye Face/Off The Spider Returns The Incredibles
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Action section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.