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Year: 1984
Runtime: 107 min
Language: English
Director: James Cameron
In a desperate bid to prevent global catastrophe, a cyborg assassin - disguised as human - hurtles back from 2029 to 1984 with a singular mission: eliminate Sarah Connor, whose unborn son will spark humanity's rebellion against an apocalyptic AI. To counter this threat, Sarah is aided by Kyle Reese, a brave warrior who holds the key to their survival and the fate of humanity.
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