The Exterminator | |
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Directed by | James Glickenhaus |
Written by | James Glickenhaus |
Produced by | Mark Buntzman |
Starring | Robert Ginty Samantha Eggar Christopher George Steve James |
Cinematography | Robert M. Baldwin |
Edited by | Corky O'Hara |
Music by | Joe Renzetti |
Production company | Interstar Pictures |
Distributed by | Amsell Entertainment AVCO Embassy Pictures Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment Troma |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $2 million[1] |
Box office | $5 million[2] |
The Exterminator is a 1980 American vigilante action film written and directed by James Glickenhaus. It stars Robert Ginty as Vietnam War veteran John Eastland, also known as "The Exterminator". When a group of thugs paralyze his friend, Eastland becomes a vigilante, embarking on a mission to cleanse New York of organized crime.[1] The film also stars Samantha Eggar, Christopher George and Steve James. It has gained a cult following since its release.