Cast of The Terminator

Linda Hamilton portrays Sarah Connor, a young waitress who becomes the target of a time-traveling cyborg assassin.

Michael Biehn plays Kyle Reese, a soldier from the future sent back in time to protect Sarah Connor from the cyborg assassin.

Arnold Schwarzenegger embodies The Terminator, a cyborg assassin sent back in time to eliminate Sarah Connor.

Lance Henriksen portrays Detective Vukovich, a police detective investigating the mysterious killings in the city.

Paul Winfield plays Lieutenant Ed Traxler, a police lieutenant working on the case of the mysterious murders.

Bess Motta portrays Ginger Ventura, Sarah's roommate and friend who becomes a target of The Terminator.

Rick Rossovich plays Matt Buchanan, a colleague of Sarah Connor at the diner where she works.

Earl Boen portrays Dr. Peter Silberman, a psychiatrist who evaluates Kyle Reese's mental state.

Dick Miller plays the Pawnshop Clerk who has an encounter with The Terminator.

Shawn Schepps portrays Nancy, a friend of Sarah Connor who provides support during the turmoil.

Bruce M. Kerner plays Desk Sergeant, a police officer at the station where Sarah seeks help.

Franco Columbu appears as the Future Terminator, another cyborg assassin sent back in time to hunt down Sarah Connor.