Videodrome(1983)
“First it controls your mind. Then it destroys your body.”
Overview
As the president of a trashy TV channel, Max Renn is desperate for new programming to attract viewers. When he happens upon "Videodrome," a TV show dedicated to gratuitous torture and punishment, Max sees a potential hit and broadcasts the show on his channel. However, after his girlfriend auditions for the show and never returns, Max investigates the truth behind Videodrome and discovers that the graphic violence may not be as fake as he thought.
Director
David Cronenberg
Studio
Filmplan International
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
James Woods
as Max Renn
Debbie Harry
as Nicki Brand
Sonja Smits
as Bianca O'Blivion
Peter Dvorsky
as Harlan
Leslie Carlson
as Barry Convex
Jack Creley
as Brian O'Blivion
Lynne Gorman
as Masha
Julie Khaner
as Bridey
Reiner Schwarz
as Moses
David Bolt
as Raphael
Lally Cadeau
as Rena King
Henry Gomez
as Brolley
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1983
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Filmplan International
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Where can I watch Videodrome?▼
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What is Videodrome about?▼
As the president of a trashy TV channel, Max Renn is desperate for new programming to attract viewers. When he happens upon "Videodrome," a TV show dedicated to gratuitous torture and punishment, Max sees a potential hit and broadcasts the show on his channel. However, after his girlfriend auditions for the show and never returns, Max investigates the truth behind Videodrome and discovers that the graphic violence may not be as fake as he thought.
Who directed Videodrome?▼
Videodrome was directed by David Cronenberg and released in 1983. It is a horror, science fiction, mystery film.
How long is Videodrome?▼
Videodrome has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
Who stars in Videodrome?▼
The cast of Videodrome includes James Woods as Max Renn, Debbie Harry as Nicki Brand, Sonja Smits as Bianca O'Blivion, Peter Dvorsky as Harlan, Leslie Carlson as Barry Convex and more.
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