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Scanner Cop

Scanner Cop

Imagine a cop who can read your mind... then blow it away.

19945.71h 34m

Overview

Rookie cop Sam Staziak has a unique gift: he is a Scanner, which gives him the power to read the thoughts of others, and also to inflict great bodily harm. When a mad scientist begins using mind control to murder police officers, Sam realizes that only he and his unique gift can put an end to the mayhem.

Directed by Pierre David
Written by John Bryant Hedberg, David Cronenberg, George Saunders
Produced by Pierre David
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Top Cast

Daniel Quinn

Daniel Quinn

Samuel Staziak

Darlanne Fluegel

Darlanne Fluegel

Dr. Joan Alden

Richard Grove

Richard Grove

Commander Peter Harrigan

Mark Rolston

Mark Rolston

Lieutenant Harry Brown

Richard Lynch

Richard Lynch

Karl Glock

Hilary Shepard

Hilary Shepard

Zena

James Horan

James Horan

Melvin

Gary Hudson

Gary Hudson

Damon Pratt

Cyndi Pass

Cyndi Pass

Sarah Kopek

Luca Bercovici

Luca Bercovici

Dr. Krench

Themes & Keywords

telekinesissupernatural horror

About Scanner Cop

Scanner Cop is a science fiction, horror, action film released in 1994 exploring themes of telekinesis, supernatural horror. Directed by Pierre David, it stars Daniel Quinn, Darlanne Fluegel, Richard Grove. Rookie cop Sam Staziak has a unique gift: he is a Scanner, which gives him the power to read the thoughts of others, and also to inflict great bodily harm. When a mad scientist begins using mind control to murder police officers, Sam realizes that only he and his unique gift can put an end to the mayhem.

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