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Trancers

Trancers

His name is Deth. He hunts Trancers. Even in the 20th Century.

19845.91h 17m

Overview

Angel City trooper Jack Deth is sent back in time from 2247 to 1985 L.A. to inhabit the body of his ancestor. Deth's assignment is to find his archenemy, Whistler, who turns people into zombies, before the fiend is able to kill all the ancestors of the future's governing council.

Directed by Charles Band
Written by Paul De Meo, Danny Bilson
Produced by Charles Band
Box OfficeBudget: $400K0

Top Cast

Tim Thomerson

Tim Thomerson

Trooper Jack Deth

Helen Hunt

Helen Hunt

Leena

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Biff Manard

Hap Ashby

M

Michael Stefani

Martin Whistler / Detective Weisling

Art LaFleur

Art LaFleur

McNulty

Telma Hopkins

Telma Hopkins

Ruth Raines

Richard Herd

Richard Herd

Chairman Spencer

Anne Seymour

Anne Seymour

Chairman Ashe

Miguel Fernandes

Miguel Fernandes

Officer Lopez

Pete Schrum

Pete Schrum

Santa Claus

Themes & Keywords

rescuepolicefightdetectivesanta claushypnosistime travelzombienemesislos angeles, californiapolice detectivechristmas

About Trancers

Trancers is a science fiction, crime film released in 1984 exploring themes of rescue, police, fight, detective, santa claus, hypnosis. Directed by Charles Band, it stars Tim Thomerson, Helen Hunt, Biff Manard. Angel City trooper Jack Deth is sent back in time from 2247 to 1985 L.A. to inhabit the body of his ancestor. Deth's assignment is to find his archenemy, Whistler, who turns people into zombies, before the fiend is able to kill all the ancestors of the future's governing council.

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