RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop

2023
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Season 1 episodes (4)

101 Destination Delta City
10/2/23
Season-only
Who is he? What is he? Where does he come from?' Take a deep dive into the making of a seminal and prophetic sci-fi masterpiece, 'RoboCop'. Hear the origins of how Orion Pictures assembled a magnificent cast and crew, who unbeknownst to them, have signed up for a turbulent and career-defining ride.
102 Verhoeven's Mantra
10/9/23
Season-only
With the production in full swing, a notoriously demanding, volatile and mad genius of a director in Paul Verhoeven is pushing the envelope and many people's buttons. The shoot is heating up, tensions are rising, pushing the cast and crew to their limits faced with the unprecedented filming conditions.
103 Blood, Sweat & Steel
10/16/23
Season-only
Hear the untold first-hand accounts from the resilient cast and crew, as they relive the golden era of hands on, practical filmmaking in the 1980s. New ground is broken as the production tries to overcome tricky challenges at every turn.
104 Murphy & the Machine
10/23/23
Season-only
As a fraught and exhausting shoot looks to wrap, there are still tough obstacles ahead for the team. A movie icon is unleashed to the world, marking a prescient and unforgettable legacy with lasting memories for the people who lived through its creation.

About this show

The definitive RoboCop documentary has landed! A 4-part limited series spanning nearly 5 hours, get ready to deep-dive into the making of the seminal 80's sci-fi sensation, a film that pushed boundaries and inspired a whole generation. Featuring brand new interviews with BAFTA-nominated RoboCop Director, Paul Verhoeven, plus a host of stars from the original trilogy including Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Ray Wise, Kurtwood Smith, Ronny Cox, and the late Miguel Ferrer, this comprehensive new take on the story from the makers of Pennywise: The Story of IT offers something completely unique to the 'making of' format, fully immersing viewers into the world of 80's filmmaking.