Goofs:
Continuity: Before Sara closes the cage-like door at the press, a silhouette of the Terminator's legs can be seen in close-up, even though they're supposed to have been blown off. (more)

Trivia:
Science fiction author Harlan Ellison sued James Cameron, claiming that the film was plagiarized from the two "The Outer Limits" (1963) episodes that Ellison wrote, namely "The Outer Limits: Soldier (#2.1)" (1964) and "The Outer Limits: Demon with a Glass Hand (#2.5)" (1964). The concept of "Skynet" could also have been borrowed from an Ellison short story called "I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream." The suit was settled out of court and newer prints of the film acknowledge Ellison. (more)

Filming Locations:
2nd Street Tunnel between Hill and Figueroa, Los Angeles, California, USA (more)

Quotes:
[first lines]
[the garbage truck's engine stops]
Truck Driver: What the hell? Goddamn son of a bitch...
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Awards:
4 wins & 6 nominations (more)