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RoboCop is a 1987 American cyberpunk action film.

Have you ever wondered about a police officer who is also a robot? That's the idea behind RoboCop, a famous character and a series of movies, TV shows, and video games. The original story is about a brave police officer who gets badly hurt. To save his life, scientists turn him into a powerful cyborg, part human and part machine, named RoboCop. He then uses his new abilities to fight crime in a futuristic city.

The RoboCop Story and Films

The world of RoboCop began with a movie in 1987. It was a big hit and led to many more adventures for the character.

Original Movies

  • RoboCop (1987): This is where it all started! It introduced the brave officer Alex Murphy who becomes RoboCop.
  • RoboCop 2 (1990): This film continued RoboCop's story as he faced new challenges and enemies.
  • RoboCop 3 (1993): The third movie in the original series.

Remake Film

  • RoboCop (2014): Many years later, a new movie was made, retelling the story of RoboCop for a new generation.

The Character of RoboCop

  • RoboCop is a fictional character, a police officer who is also a robot. He works to protect the city of Detroit from criminals. He is very strong and has special tools built into his body, but he also remembers parts of his human life.

RoboCop in Other Media

The popularity of RoboCop led to him appearing in many different forms of entertainment.

Video Games

  • RoboCop (1988 video game): An early video game where players could control RoboCop and fight bad guys.
  • RoboCop (2003 video game): A first-person shooter game based on the films, where you see the action through RoboCop's eyes.

Television Series

  • RoboCop (1988 animated TV series): A cartoon version of RoboCop's adventures.
  • RoboCop (1994 live-action TV series): A TV show with real actors, continuing the story.
  • RoboCop: Alpha Commando (1998 animated TV series): Another animated series featuring RoboCop.
  • RoboCop: Prime Directives (2001 live-action TV series): A miniseries that told a longer story about RoboCop.

Comic Books

  • RoboCop (comics): Many comic books have been made, telling new stories about RoboCop's missions.

Music

  • "RoboCop" (song): A song by the American hip hop artist Kanye West.

See also

A friendly robot.

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