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Maniac Cop

1988·Movie·R·85 min·6.1(533)

You have the right to remain silent…forever.

A killer dressed in a police uniform begins murdering innocent people on the streets of New York City.

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Where to watch Maniac Cop in United States

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Where is Maniac Cop streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Prime Video, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Arrow Video Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store
CanadaCriterion Channel, Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel
AustraliaAmazon Prime Video, Beamafilm, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, PlexBeamafilm
GermanyAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video
FranceSooner, Molotov TV, Insomnia Amazon Channel, SFR Play
SpainMovistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon ChannelAmazon Video
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video
South Koreawavvewavve

About Maniac Cop

Maniac Cop is a 1988 English-language action, horror and mystery film directed by William Lustig. The cast is led by Tom Atkins, Bruce Campbell, Laurene Landon. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel.

Maniac Cop was produced by Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on May 13, 1988, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.

Director
William Lustig
Writers
Larry Cohen
Release date
May 13, 1988
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$1 million
Production
Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
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Maniac Cop cast & crew

Maniac Cop was directed by William Lustig and written by Larry Cohen.

The cast features Tom Atkins as Frank McCrae, Bruce Campbell as Jack Forrest, Laurene Landon as Theresa Mallory, Richard Roundtree as Commissioner Pike, William Smith as Captain Ripley, and Robert Z'Dar as Matt Cordell.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jay Chattaway, cinematography is by Vincent J. Rabe, and it was produced by Larry Cohen and James Glickenhaus.

Is Maniac Cop worth watching?

Maniac Cop holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 533 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy action, horror, and mystery, Maniac Cop is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Maniac Cop

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Cast of Maniac Cop

Tom Atkins

Tom Atkins

Frank McCrae

Bruce Campbell

Bruce Campbell

Jack Forrest

Laurene Landon

Laurene Landon

Theresa Mallory

Richard Roundtree

Richard Roundtree

Commissioner Pike

William Smith

William Smith

Captain Ripley

Robert Z'Dar

Robert Z'Dar

Matt Cordell

Sheree North

Sheree North

Sally Noland

Nina Arvesen

Nina Arvesen

Regina Sheperd

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Nick Barbaro

Councilman

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Lou Bonacki

Detective Lovejoy

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Barry Brenner

Coroner

Victoria Catlin

Victoria Catlin

Ellen Forrest

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Maniac Cop — FAQs

Where can I watch Maniac Cop in United States?

Maniac Cop is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ in United States.

Is Maniac Cop on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Maniac Cop is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Maniac Cop in?

Maniac Cop is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Maniac Cop?

Maniac Cop runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).

What is Maniac Cop rated?

Maniac Cop is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 533 ratings.

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