description Demolition Man Overview
Demolition Man is a 1993 science fiction film about a former police officer, John Spartan, and a criminal, Simon Phoenix, who are cryogenically frozen in 1996. In 2032, they are revived to combat Phoenix’s escape and subsequent actions within a futuristic society drawing on dystopian themes from works like *Brave New World*. The film involves authorities seeking to recapture the escaped criminal.
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info Demolition Man Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1993 |
help Demolition Man FAQ
When are John Spartan and Simon Phoenix frozen in Demolition Man?
The opening story places their cryogenic imprisonment in 1996. They are revived in 2032, when Phoenix escapes into a very different version of Los Angeles.
Who plays John Spartan and Simon Phoenix?
Sylvester Stallone plays police officer John Spartan, while Wesley Snipes plays criminal Simon Phoenix. Sandra Bullock plays Lenina Huxley, the officer who helps Spartan understand the future society.
What is unusual about the future society in Demolition Man?
The 2032 society has outlawed many forms of violence and profanity and uses an unusual system involving fines for swearing. Spartan's old-fashioned policing style clashes with that highly controlled culture.
Where does Demolition Man take place?
Most of the future story takes place in San Angeles, a planned city formed from Los Angeles, San Diego, and Santa Barbara. The film uses that fictional city to show how the region has changed by 2032.
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