RoboCop

About RoboCop

RoboCop is a 1987 American cyberpunk action film. The plot revolves around a terminally wounded cop in a dystopian future who returns to the force as a powerful cyborg with submerged memories haunting him. On a mission to clean the crime-ridden Detroit, the protagonist battles the relentless resistance against the private company that designed him.

Making / Production

The movie was directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner. It was filmed in Dallas, Texas. The advanced realistic designs of the RoboCop suit, made this film a cult classic for its time.

Actors

• Peter Weller as RoboCop: A powerful performance combining the cold, robotic nature of the character with the submerged, surfacing humanity.
• Nancy Allen as Lewis: She perfectly portrayed the supportive friend and partner to RoboCop.
• Kurtwood Smith as Boddicker: The evil that spurs the transformation of the protagonist, brilliantly played by Smith.
• Ronny Cox as Dick Jones: Ronny Cox portrayed the ruthless corporate figure perfectly, acting as the main antagonist.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The word "RoboCop" is only said once in the film.
• The RoboCop suit was so hot and heavy, Peter Weller was losing 3 lbs a day from water loss.
• The visor on RoboCop's helmet was initially transparent, but changed to black.

Awards

Robocop won an Academy Award for Best Sound Editing in 1988. It was also nominated for Best Film Editing and Best Sound.

Quotes

• "Dead or alive, you're coming with me."
• "Thank you for your cooperation."
• "It's just a machine."

Music, Soundtrack

• The original score for RoboCop was composed by Basil Poledouris.
• The soundtrack included notable pieces like "Main Title", "Have a Heart", "Murphy's Death", etc.