The Fly(1986)
“Be afraid. Be very afraid.”
Overview
When brilliant, eccentric scientist Seth Brundle makes a huge technological breakthrough in teleportation, he decides to test it on himself. Unbeknownst to him, a common housefly manages to get inside the device and the two become one.
Director
David Cronenberg
Studio
SLM Production Group
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$61M
Cast
Jeff Goldblum
as Seth Brundle
Geena Davis
as Veronica Quaife
John Getz
as Stathis Borans
Joy Boushel
as Tawny
Leslie Carlson
as Dr. Cheevers
George Chuvalo
as Marky
Michael Copeman
as 2nd Man in Bar
David Cronenberg
as Gynecologist
Carol Lazare
as Nurse
Shawn Hewitt
as Clerk
Typhoon
as Baboon (uncredited)
Ann Green
as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$61M
Production Companies
SLM Production Group • Brooksfilms
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Where can I watch The Fly?▼
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What is The Fly about?▼
When brilliant, eccentric scientist Seth Brundle makes a huge technological breakthrough in teleportation, he decides to test it on himself. Unbeknownst to him, a common housefly manages to get inside the device and the two become one.
Who directed The Fly?▼
The Fly was directed by David Cronenberg and released in 1986. It is a horror, science fiction film.
How long is The Fly?▼
The Fly has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in The Fly?▼
The cast of The Fly includes Jeff Goldblum as Seth Brundle, Geena Davis as Veronica Quaife, John Getz as Stathis Borans, Joy Boushel as Tawny, Leslie Carlson as Dr. Cheevers and more.
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