Future Cop

Future Cop

Year: 1976

Runtime: 73 mins

Language: English

Director: Jud Taylor

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A seasoned street officer receives an unexpected new partner—a police‑lab created experimental android. As they patrol together, the cop must navigate the challenges of working alongside a synthetic teammate whose programmed abilities and lack of humanity raise doubts and tension within the force.

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1

Introduction of The General

In the year 2043, an evil crime lord known as The General seeks world domination. He is eventually arrested and sentenced to jail by a Judge, setting the stage for a future confrontation. The story then shifts to a team of Future Cops tasked with stopping him from his nefarious plans.

Year 2043 2043
2

The Minions’ Mission to 1993

The General's minions, Kent, Thai King, and Toyota, travel back in time to the year 1993. Their goal is to eliminate the Judge before he becomes a threat, attempting to alter the timeline in favor of The General. This sets off a series of actions aimed at preventing the Judge's rise to power.

Year 1993 1993
3

The Future Cops' Deployment

Hearing of the minions' plot, the Future Cops Lung, Broomhead, Ti Man, and Sing are sent back in time to protect the Judge. Lung stays behind due to his connection as the Police Director’s brother-in-law, while the others are dispatched to prevent the assassination.

Year 1993 1993
4

Arrival at Tai-Hung's Home

The time-traveling cops land in the backyard of 28-year-old high school student Tai-Hung. They seek shelter and help from him and his family to stay hidden while they plan their next move against the villains. Tai-Hung agrees to assist them in their mission.

Shortly after arrival in 1993 Tai-Hung's house
5

Disguises and Romantic Interests

Each of the Future Cops adopts a disguise to blend into the school environment. Ti Man acts as a student and romantically pursues Tai-Hung's sister Chun-May. Broomhead poses as a music teacher and becomes involved with a student named Crab Angel. Sing pretends to be Tai-Hung's servant and protects him from bullies. Meanwhile, Tai-Hung starts a romantic relationship with his friend Choi-Nei.

Shortly after arrival School in 1993
6

Kent's Undercover Plan

Kent goes undercover as a teacher and tries to uncover Tai-Hung's identity. He poisons Ti Man, reducing his intelligence, and tricks Crab Angel into bringing him to a lovers’ spot. Broomhead follows Kent and chooses not to kill him, ultimately injecting an antidote to restore Ti Man's intelligence.

Soon after disguises are set School in 1993
7

The Villain Infiltration and Lockdown

The General takes control of the school as the principal, imposing a lockdown to force the police to surrender Tai-Hung. The villains' plans become more aggressive, and the tension escalates as Tai-Hung and the team realize the danger they are in.

During the lockdown School
8

Tai-Hung's Birthday and Powers

During Tai-Hung's birthday party, he recognizes that the villains are targeting him. Feeling overwhelmed, he considers cowardice but then activates his hidden powers after the cops inject microchips into himself and his family, granting them super abilities as a defense mechanism.

Birthday celebration Tai-Hung's house
9

Confrontation with the Villains

The police confront The General and his minions in the school. Tai-Hung, now powered up, crashes his hoverboard into the building and awakens his abilities. While the other heroes battle, The General fights fiercely but proves difficult to defeat. Kent ultimately switches sides, joining forces with the heroes.

During the final battle School
10

Victory and Resolution

United, all the heroes manage to defeat The General. Kent’s change of allegiance helps turn the tide against the villain. The team’s combined efforts ensure the safety of the Judge’s timeline, thwarting The General’s plan for world domination.

End of the conflict School

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