4 Score

1994 • 1h 34min • R • Horror, Science Fiction, Action

Scanner Cop

"Imagine a cop who can read your mind... then blow it away."

Rookie cop Sam Staziak has a unique gift: he is a Scanner, which gives him the power to read the thoughts of others, and also to inflict great bodily harm. When a mad scientist begins using mind control to murder police officers, Sam realizes that only he and his unique gift can put an end to the mayhem.

IMDb 5.3

Director

Pierre David

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John Bryant Hedberg

David Cronenberg

Pierre David

Composer

Louis Febre

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Daniel Quinn

Samuel Staziak

Darlanne Fluegel

Dr. Joan Alden

Richard Grove

Commander Peter Harrigan

Mark Rolston

Lieutenant Harry Brown

Richard Lynch

Karl Glock

Hilary Shepard

Zena

James Horan

Melvin

Gary Hudson

Damon Pratt

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