Scanners(1981)
“10 Seconds: The Pain Begins. 15 Seconds: You Can’t Breathe. 20 Seconds: You Explode.”
Overview
A scientist trains a man with an advanced telepathic ability called 'scanning' to stop a dangerous Scanner with extraordinary psychic powers from waging war against non-Scanners.
Director
David Cronenberg
Studio
Filmplan International
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$14M
Cast
Stephen Lack
as Cameron Vale
Jennifer O'Neill
as Kim Obrist
Michael Ironside
as Darryl Revok
Patrick McGoohan
as Dr. Paul Ruth
Lawrence Dane
as Braedon Keller
Robert A. Silverman
as Benjamin Pierce
Lee Broker
as Security One
Mavor Moore
as Trevellyan
Adam Ludwig
as Arno Crostic
Murray Cruchley
as Programmer 1
Fred Döderlein
as Dieter Tautz
Géza Kovács
as Killer in Record Store
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$14M
Production Companies
Filmplan International • Canadian Film Development Corporation • Montreal Trust Company of Canada
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Where can I watch Scanners?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Scanners (1981).
What is Scanners about?▼
A scientist trains a man with an advanced telepathic ability called 'scanning' to stop a dangerous Scanner with extraordinary psychic powers from waging war against non-Scanners.
Who directed Scanners?▼
Scanners was directed by David Cronenberg and released in 1981. It is a science fiction, horror film.
How long is Scanners?▼
Scanners has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in Scanners?▼
The cast of Scanners includes Stephen Lack as Cameron Vale, Jennifer O'Neill as Kim Obrist, Michael Ironside as Darryl Revok, Patrick McGoohan as Dr. Paul Ruth, Lawrence Dane as Braedon Keller and more.
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