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Overview

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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Tony Puryear (story) and
Walon Green (story) ...
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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
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 1 nomination more
User Comments:
One of my favorite Schwarzenegger movies! more (112 total)

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
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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]
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MPAA:
Rated R for violent action throughout and some language.
Runtime:
115 min
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
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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)

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Trivia:
When Kruger comes to Lee's house, he has "LETS PARTY" [sic] printed on the back of his jacket. This is a reference to Commando (1985) in which Arnold Schwarzenegger says that line to Vernon Wells. more
Goofs:
Continuity: During the battle in the reptile house at the NYC Zoo, DeGuerin's men spot Krueger and Lee through wire-reinforced door glass. They then break the glass with their guns and open the door by reaching through the wire-free window remnants. more
Quotes:
[John knocks down a door and shoots a guy]
Lee: You're late!
John: Traffic.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Chuen jik sat sau (2001) more
Soundtrack:
Where Do We Go From Here more

FAQ

What are the differences between the British BBFC-15 version and the uncut version?
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34 out of 43 people found the following comment useful.
One of my favorite Schwarzenegger movies!, 4 February 2000
9/10
Author: HunterK (hunter_kahn@hotmail.com) from Pennsylvania, USA

For the most part, I'm a Schwarzenegger fan, although I may never forgive him for his role in BATMAN AND ROBIN. ERASER is one of my favorites of his movies. I think it ranks right up there with the TERMINATOR movies and TRUE LIES. The plot, I think, is better in this movie than in most of Schwarzenegger's movies, and of course the action does not disappoint.

Dr. Lee Cullen, (Vanessa Williams) a dedicated worker for the Cyrez Corporation, learns that there is a conspiracy going on within her business. Guns that were supposed to have been being made for the military are finding themselves in the hands of terrorists. Lee does an undercover job for the FBI and barely escapes alive. U.S. Marshal John Kruger (Arnold Schwarzenegger) of the Witness Protection Program is assigned to protect Lee. Kruger will "erase" Lee's identity to keep her safe. But when he finds out that his mentor and teacher Robert Deguerin (James Caan) is also in on the conspiracy, both Lee and Kruger are in danger.

Much credit goes out to the main actors of this movie. Arnold Schwarzeneger does a fine job, although this character is the same type of character her normally plays. James Kaan is excellent in this film, as is the beautiful Vanessa Williams did an excellent job. Robert Pastorelli also does a great job playing the comic relief of this movie.

The plot is very good and it usually keeps the views interested and on the edge of his seat. There are also some great special effects that are used for the weapons in this movie. It's another great case of Arnold kicking some enemy *** and saving the day, as well as the girl. Check it out!

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