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Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Directed by James Cameron
1991•2h 17m•R•★ 8.1
Action / Science Fiction / Thriller

Synopsis

A reprogrammed T-800 cyborg is sent back in time to protect young John Connor from a liquid-metal T-1000 assassin sent by the Skynet artificial intelligence network.

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James Cameron

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MovementNocturnal

Cyberpunk

High tech, low life, and the corporate absorption of human identity.

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Cast & Crew

DirectorJames Cameron
WriterWilliam WisherJames Cameron
CinematographyAdam Greenberg
MusicBrad Fiedel
Principal Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold SchwarzeneggerThe Terminator
Linda Hamilton
Linda HamiltonSarah Connor
Edward Furlong
Edward FurlongJohn Connor
Robert Patrick
Robert PatrickT-1000
Earl Boen
Earl BoenDr. Silberman
Joe Morton
Joe MortonMiles Dyson
S. Epatha Merkerson
S. Epatha MerkersonTarissa Dyson
Castulo Guerra
Castulo GuerraEnrique Salceda

Technical Specifications

Runtime2h 17m (137 mins)

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Production Details

DirectorJames Cameron
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
CountryUS
StudioCarolco Pictures • Pacific Western • Lightstorm Entertainment
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