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Trancers( 1984)

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His name is Deth. He hunts Trancers. Even in the 20th Century.

Overview

Angel City trooper Jack Deth is sent back in time from 2247 to 1985 L.A. to inhabit the body of his ancestor. Deth's assignment is to find his archenemy, Whistler, who turns people into zombies, before the fiend is able to kill all the ancestors of the future's governing council.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Tim Thomerson

      Trooper Jack Deth

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      Helen Hunt

      Leena

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      Biff Manard

      Hap Ashby

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      Michael Stefani

      Martin Whistler / Detective Weisling

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      Art LaFleur

      McNulty

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      Telma Hopkins

      Ruth Raines

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      Richard Herd

      Chairman Spencer

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      Anne Seymour

      Chairman Ashe

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      Miguel Fernandes

      Officer Lopez

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      Pete Schrum

      Santa Claus

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      Barbara Perry

      Mrs. Santa Claus

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      Brad Logan

      Bull

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      Minnie Summers Lindsey

      Mom

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      Richard Erdman

      Drunken Wise Man

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      Wiley Harker

      Dapper Old Man

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      Alyson Croft

      Baby McNulty

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      Michael McGrady

      Chris Lavery

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      Ed McClarty

      Jerry the Punk

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      Don Ross

      Security Guard

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      Kymberly Sheppard

      Newswoman

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      Nicky Beat

      Butthead

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      Lantza Krantz

      Butthead

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      Clu Gulager

      Mall Security Guard

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      Helen Kelly

      Punk Girl (uncredited)

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    A review by Wuchak

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    Written by Wuchak on Sun Sep 01 2024
    **_Fun time-travel sci-fi thriller with a young Helen Hunt_** A no-nonsense detective in 2247 (Tim Thomerson) has to go back in time to stop a cult leader who has the power to mesmerize people into a zombie-like state. He enlists a likable blonde to assist him, an assistant for Santa at the local mall (Helen Hunt). "Trancers" (1984) has similarities to “The Terminator” mixed with a little “Blade Runner” and Humphrey Bogart, but that more popular James Cameron film is vastly superior because it had 14 times the budget; it also beat it to theaters. This one has a wink of amusement, like the...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    400000.00

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • rescue
    • police
    • fight
    • detective
    • santa claus
    • hypnosis
    • time travel
    • zombie
    • nemesis
    • los angeles, california
    • police detective
    • christmas