Demolition Man
In 2032, a cryogenically thawed John Spartan must stop the resurrected Simon Phoenix from unleashing chaos on the futuristic megalopolis of San Angeles, where the line between justice and vengeance is as explosive as the past they share.
“The future isn't big enough for the both of them.”
Synopsis
In 1996, Los Angeles detective John Spartan and the deranged killer Simon Phoenix are both sentenced to lengthy imprisonment in a cryogenic facility following a botched rescue mission. After Phoenix escapes 36 years later and begins causing chaos in the future, Spartan is revived to pursue and capture his longtime adversary using traditional methods.
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Principal cast & crew: 33
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Edited by Stuart BairdShot by Alex ThomsonScored by Elliot GoldenthalDesigned by David L Snyder
Box Office
1993 · Box office
✅ Made its money back — grossed 2.8× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$159.1M
US & Canada: $58.1M — 37% of worldwide · International: $101.0M (63%)
Opening weekend: $14.3M — 25% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $19.3M — 33% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 2,246 theaters
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Cast & Crew
33 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Sylvester Stallone
as Det. John Spartan
Wesley Snipes
as Simon Phoenix
Sandra Bullock
as Lt. Lenina Huxley
Nigel Hawthorne
as Dr. Raymond Cocteau
Benjamin Bratt
as Alfredo Garcia
Bob Gunton
as Chief George Earle
Glenn Shadix
as Associate Bob
Denis Leary
as Edgar Friendly
Grand L Bush
as Zachary Lamb - Young
Pat Skipper
as Helicopter Pilot
Steve Kahan
as Captain Healy
Paul Bollen
as T.F.R. Officer
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6Directors
1Writers
3Producers
3Other crew
8Parents Guide
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