

Eraser
“He will erase your past to protect your future.”
Overview
A Witness Protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involving high-tech weapons.
Top Cast

Arnold Schwarzenegger
U.S. Marshal John 'The Eraser' Kruger

Vanessa Williams
Lee Cullen

James Caan
U.S. Marshal Robert Deguerin

James Coburn
WitSec Chief Beller

Robert Pastorelli
Johnny Casteleone

James Cromwell
William Donohue

Danny Nucci
WitSec Deputy Monroe

Andy Romano
Undersecretary of Defense Daniel Harper

Nick Chinlund
WitSec Agent Calderon

Michael Papajohn
WitSec Agent Schiffer
Themes & Keywords
About Eraser
Eraser is a action, mystery, thriller film released in 1996 exploring themes of suicide, showdown, ambush, hitman, hostage, traitor. Directed by Chuck Russell, it stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Vanessa Williams, James Caan. A Witness Protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involving high-tech weapons.
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