The Terminator (1984)
Schwarzenegger may have had many memorable roles during his acting career, but none is as iconic as the one he had in The Terminator. Seriously, can you imagine living in a world where Terminator T-800 is portrayed on the silver screen by other than this man?
Despite being initially met with mixed reviews from critics, The Terminator succeeded at becoming a box-office success and gaining a cult following right away. Who would’ve thought that a low-budget production filmed in just 40 days could get so far?