
How many lines does Arnold Schwarzenegger have in 1984’s "The Terminator"?

James Cameron has said the idea for his 1984 sci-fi masterpiece, "The Terminator," came to him in a fever dream. According to a biography, his dream included a metallic torso holding kitchen knives, dragging itself away from an explosion.
Not a bad way to inspire a blockbuster franchise that’s still going strong today.
With modest expectations, when the film topped the box office for two weeks and pulled in over $78 million, it catapulted Cameron into one of Hollywood’s most sought-after directors and cemented Arnold Schwarzenegger as an actor capable of leading major films.
When Arnold expressed interest in the role of Kyle Reese and managed to land a meeting with Cameron, the director went in already wanting to avoid casting the bodybuilder. But by the time their meeting ended, he knew he had his Terminator.
It’s an iconic performance from an iconic actor. How many lines did Arnold speak in this sci-fi classic?
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Correct Answer: 17
The answer is: 17. For such a huge moment in his career, Arnold doesn’t talk much in The Terminator, with just 17 total spoken lines. I guess he let the action do the talking for him.Source
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