The Vindicator(1986)
They thought they took his life...now he wants theirs. Invincible. Unstoppable. Indestructible. He's out on the street and out of control!
The Vindicator Synopsis
An employee of a secret company operation becomes the victim of the company's special weapons project. He is transformed into a robotic killing machine that, because of his programming must destroy anything that comes near him.
The Vindicator (1986) is a action, horror and science fiction film directed by Jean-Claude Lord, released on February 14, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars David McIlwraith, Teri Austin, Richard Cox and Pam Grier. Viewers rate it 4.6 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean-Claude Lord
- Writers:
- David Preston, Edith Rey
- Producers:
- John Dunning, Don Carmody
- Cinematographer:
- René Verzier
- Composer:
- Paul Zaza
- Production:
- Michael Levy Enterprises, Frank & Stein Film Productions
- Budget:
- $4,210,000
- Status:
- Released
The Vindicator (1986) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Vindicator before you stream it.
The Vindicator Cast & Crew
Main cast
- David McIlwraith
David McIlwraith
as Carl Lehman alias Frankenstein
Teri Austin
as Lauren Lehman
Richard Cox
as Alex Whyte
Pam Grier
as Hunter
Maury Chaykin
as Burt Arthus
Catherine Disher
as Catherine Collins
Stephen Mendel
as Ian Massey
Micki Moore
as Jan Scott
- Larry Aubrey
Larry Aubrey
as Kurt Kessler
Lynda Mason Green
as Gail Vernon
Denis Simpson
as Joe Simpson
- Caroline Arnold
Caroline Arnold
as Lisa, Massey's Girl
Key crew
Directed by Jean-Claude Lord, written by David Preston and Edith Rey, produced by John Dunning and Don Carmody.
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The Vindicator Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.6/10 from 40 ratings.
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The Vindicator – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Vindicator online?
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The Vindicator (1986) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Vindicator?
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The main cast of The Vindicator (1986) includes David McIlwraith, Teri Austin, Richard Cox, Pam Grier and Maury Chaykin. The film was directed by Jean-Claude Lord. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Vindicator released?
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The Vindicator was released on February 14, 1986 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Vindicator worth watching?
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The Vindicator (1986) holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Vindicator?
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Yes. The official The Vindicator trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.