The Terminal Man (1974)

Director:

Mike Hodges

Writers:

Michael Crichton (novel)
Mike Hodges (writer)

Release Date:

14 February 1975 (Finland)

Genre:

Sci-Fi | Thriller

Tagline:

Harry Benson is a brilliant computer scientist. For three minutes a day, he is violently homicidal.

Plot:

As the result of a head injury, brilliant computer scientist Harry Benson begins to experience violent seizures...

Plot Keywords:

Seizure | Brain Implant | Medical | Brain Surgery | Helicopter

Cast

George Segal	...	Harry Benson
Joan Hackett	...	Dr. Janet Ross
Richard Dysart	...	Dr. John Ellis
Donald Moffat	...	Dr. Arthur McPherson
Michael C. Gwynne	...	Dr. Robert Morris
William Hansen	...	Dr. Ezra Manon
Jill Clayburgh	...	Angela Black
Norman Burton	...	Det. Capt. Anders
James Sikking	...	Ralph Friedman
Matt Clark	...	Gerhard
Jim Antonio	...	Richards
Gene Borkan	...	Benson's Guard
Burke Byrnes	...	Benson's Guard
Jordan Rhodes	...	Questioner No. 1
Dee Carroll	...	Night Nurse

Runtime:

107 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:16 | Finland:(Banned) (1974) (original rating) | Finland:K-18 (1974) (re-rating) | USA:PG | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Ennis-Brown House - 2655 Glendower Avenue, Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Trivia:

The Hospital uniforms indicate the wearer's profession as a single letter on the collar: "D" for doctor, "N" for nurse, "T" for technician, etc. They are highly depersonalized in style, with only "dissenting" staff (Dr. Manon and Dr. Ross) showing any hint of individuality in work apparel.

Quotes:

[last lines]
1st man behind door: They want *you* next.
2nd man behind door: Quit kiddin' around!

Movie Connections:

Features Them! (1954)

Soundtrack:

Goldberg Variation No. 25

Another under estimated film by Mike Hodges

I been a fan of Mike Hodges film right from the first time I watched Get Carter. I have watched most of his films: some brilliant Pulp, Black Rainbow, Croupier, some misunderstood, Flash Gordon, some could of been better, Morons From Outer space, A Prayer For The Dying and some underestimated I'll Sleep When I'm Dead and The Terminal Man.

The Terminal Man is one of coldest brilliant movies of 70's which I can understand why many people would not like this film. OK its not a chick flick or A Vin Diesel material, but hey wasn't going to be.

It is well directed by Hodges and acted by George Segal and I would to see this classic getting a DVD released