
Lethal Weapon(1987)
A veteran cop and an unstable detective become partners who must put their differences aside in order to bring down a heroin-smuggling ring run by ex-Special Forces.


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

Tim Thomerson
Trooper Jack Deth

Helen Hunt
Leena
Biff Manard
Hap Ashby
Michael Stefani
Martin Whistler / Detective Weisling

Art LaFleur
McNulty

Telma Hopkins
Ruth Raines

Richard Herd
Chairman Spencer

Anne Seymour
Chairman Ashe

Miguel Fernandes
Officer Lopez

Pete Schrum
Santa Claus
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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