The Exterminator

The Exterminator
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJames Glickenhaus
Written byJames Glickenhaus
Produced byMark Buntzman
StarringRobert Ginty
Samantha Eggar
Christopher George
Steve James
CinematographyRobert M. Baldwin
Edited byCorky O'Hara
Music byJoe Renzetti
Production
company
Interstar Pictures
Distributed byAmsell Entertainment
AVCO Embassy Pictures
Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
Troma
Release date
  • September 10, 1980 (1980-09-10)
Running time
104 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
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.

  1. ^ a b Scullion, Chris (2013). That Was A Bit Mental: Volume 1, "The Exterminator", pages 87-88. Retrieved 11-12-2015.
  2. ^ Donahue, Suzanne Mary (1987). American film distribution : the changing marketplace. UMI Research Press. p. 293. ISBN 9780835717762. Please note figures are for rentals in US and Canada

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