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Eraser

  • 1996
  • R
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
125K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Vanessa Williams in Eraser (1996)
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A Witness Protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involving high-tech weapons.A Witness Protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involving high-tech weapons.A Witness Protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involving high-tech weapons.

  • Director
    • Chuck Russell
  • Writers
    • Tony Puryear
    • Walon Green
    • Michael S. Chernuchin
  • Stars
    • Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Vanessa Williams
    • James Caan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    125K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,628
    725
    • Director
      • Chuck Russell
    • Writers
      • Tony Puryear
      • Walon Green
      • Michael S. Chernuchin
    • Stars
      • Arnold Schwarzenegger
      • Vanessa Williams
      • James Caan
    • 201User reviews
    • 106Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast90

    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Eraser
    Vanessa Williams
    Vanessa Williams
    • Lee
    James Caan
    James Caan
    • DeGuerin
    James Coburn
    James Coburn
    • Beller
    Robert Pastorelli
    Robert Pastorelli
    • Johnny C
    James Cromwell
    James Cromwell
    • Donahue
    Danny Nucci
    Danny Nucci
    • Monroe
    Andy Romano
    Andy Romano
    • Harper
    Nick Chinlund
    Nick Chinlund
    • Calderon
    Michael Papajohn
    Michael Papajohn
    • Schiff
    Joe Viterelli
    Joe Viterelli
    • Tony
    Mark Rolston
    Mark Rolston
    • J. Scar
    John Slattery
    John Slattery
    • Corman
    Robert Miranda
    Robert Miranda
    • Frediano
    Roma Maffia
    Roma Maffia
    • Claire
    Tony Longo
    Tony Longo
    • Little Mike
    Gerry Becker
    Gerry Becker
    • Morehart
    John Snyder
    John Snyder
    • Sal
    • Director
      • Chuck Russell
    • Writers
      • Tony Puryear
      • Walon Green
      • Michael S. Chernuchin
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews201

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    Summary

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The John Kruger role was originally offered to Sylvester Stallone. He absolutely hated the script, turned the offer down and instead starred in Cop Land (1997).
    • Goofs
      Lee claims that she doesn't know what is on the encrypted disc. But she obviously does know as she was there when she herself copied it and saw the 3D schematic of the rail gun on the screen.
    • Quotes
      • Father Rodriguez: The police have returned to the safety of their doughnut shops.
    • Alternate versions
      In later versions of the movie, the reference of UBS meaning "Union de Bank Swiss" is changed to "United Bank of Syria."
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: The Cable Guy/Stealing Beauty/Moll Flanders/Sgt. Kabukiman NYPD/The Switchblade Sisters/Madame Butterfly (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Where Do We Go From Here
      Written by Linda Thompson, David Foster, Evan Kopelson and Douglas Pashley
      Produced and arranged by David Foster
      Performed by Vanessa Williams
      Courtesy of Mercury Records

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    FAQ9

    • Why did Donahue review the surveillance tape that showed Lee? Did he routinely watch everybody who went in there? If not, then why just her?
    • Dutton hands the CD to Frediano, who, being corrupt, will deliver the CD to the Secretary of Defense. Is Dutton also corrupt, or did he not know that Frediano is corrupt?
    • What is 'Eraser' about?

    Details

    • Release date
      • June 21, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros. (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • El protector
    • Filming locations
      • Brooklyn Borough Hall - Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Kopelson Entertainment
      • Warner Bros.
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $100,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $101,295,562
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $24,566,446
      • Jun 23, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $242,295,562
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 55m(115 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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