The Terminator
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The Terminator
Summary
The Terminator is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 0.29% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (235,889 views/month, #274 of 94,065).[2]
Key Facts
- The Terminator received the Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film[3].
- The Terminator's instance of is recorded as film[4].
- The Terminator was directed by James Cameron[5].
- James Cameron wrote the screenplay for The Terminator[6].
- Gale Anne Hurd wrote the screenplay for The Terminator[7].
- William Wisher Jr. wrote the screenplay for The Terminator[8].
- The Terminator's composer is recorded as Brad Fiedel[9].
- The Terminator's genre is action film[10].
- The Terminator's genre is science fiction film[11].
- The Terminator's genre is cyberpunk[12].
- The Terminator's genre is dystopian film[13].
- The Terminator's genre is thriller film[14].
- The Terminator's genre is chase film[15].
- The Terminator's genre is time-travel film[16].
- The Terminator's genre is horror film[17].
- The Terminator's genre is fantasy film[18].
- The Terminator's genre is science fiction horror film[19].
- The Terminator's genre is post-apocalyptic film[20].
- The Terminator's genre is science fiction action film[21].
- The Terminator's genre is tech-noir film[22].
- The Terminator's genre is adventure film[23].
- The Terminator's genre is independent film[24].
- The Terminator's genre is drama film[25].
- The Terminator's genre is suspense film[26].
- The Terminator's genre is techno-thriller[27].
Body
Authorship and Creation
The Terminator was produced by Gale Anne Hurd[28]. It was directed by James Cameron[5]. Screenwriters include James Cameron[6], Gale Anne Hurd[7], and William Wisher Jr.[8]. Cast members include Arnold Schwarzenegger[29], Michael Biehn[30], Linda Hamilton[31], Paul Winfield[32], Earl Boen[33], and Lance Henriksen[34].
Publication
Publication dates include October 26, 1984[35], February 8, 1985[36], March 15, 1985[37], April 24, 1985[38], and March 1, 1987[39]. The original language of The Terminator was English[40]. Genres include action film[10], science fiction film[11], cyberpunk[12], dystopian film[13], thriller film[14], and chase film[15]. It is part of National Film Registry[41]. Its part of the series is recorded as Terminator[42]. It was distributed by video on demand[43].
Subject and Themes
The Terminator's part of the series is recorded as Terminator[42].
Reception
The Terminator received the Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film[3]. Reviews include 8.8/10[44], 90%[45], and 84/100[46].
Adaptations and Inspiration
The Terminator was followed by Terminator 2: Judgment Day[47].
Why It Matters
The Terminator ranks in the top 0.29% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (235,889 views/month, #274 of 94,065).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] It is known by 69 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
What awards did The Terminator receive?
Honors received include Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film[3].