| The Exterminator | |
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| Directed by | James Glickenhaus |
| Written by | James Glickenhaus |
| Produced by | Mark Buntzman |
| Starring | Robert Ginty Samantha Eggar Christopher George Steve James |
| Cinematography | Robert M. Baldwin |
| Edited by | Corky O'Hara |
| Music by | Joe Renzetti |
Production company | Interstar Pictures |
| Distributed by | Amsell Entertainment AVCO Embassy Pictures Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment Troma |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $2 million[1] |
| Box office | $5 million[2] |
The Exterminator is a 1980 American vigilante action film written and directed by James Glickenhaus. It stars Robert Ginty as Vietnam War veteran John Eastland, also known as "The Exterminator". When a group of thugs paralyze his friend, Eastland becomes a vigilante, embarking on a mission to cleanse New York of organized crime.[1] The film also stars Samantha Eggar, Christopher George and Steve James. It has gained a cult following since its release.
- ^ a b Scullion, Chris (2013). That Was A Bit Mental: Volume 1, "The Exterminator", pages 87-88. Retrieved 11-12-2015.
- ^ Donahue, Suzanne Mary (1987). American film distribution : the changing marketplace. UMI Research Press. p. 293. ISBN 9780835717762. Please note figures are for rentals in US and Canada