# The Terminator (1984)

English · Released 1984-10-26

The Terminator is a 1984 English film. It is directed by James Cameron. Arnold Schwarzenegger appears in it.

Director: James Cameron
Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger as Terminator

## Storyline
In the post-apocalyptic future, reigning tyrannical supercomputers teleport a cyborg assassin known as the "Terminator" back to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor, whose unborn son is destined to lead insurgents against 21st century mechanical hegemony. Meanwhile, the human-resistance movement dispatches a lone warrior to safeguard Sarah. Can he stop the virtually indestructible killing machine?

## Common questions

### When was The Terminator released?
The Terminator was released on 26 October 1984.

### Who stars in The Terminator?
Arnold Schwarzenegger star in The Terminator.

### Who directed The Terminator?
The Terminator was directed by James Cameron.

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