Body Double
"You can't believe everything you see."
Originally released in 1984. Body Double is a crime/mystery film. directed by Brian De Palma.
Starring Craig Wasson, Melanie Griffith, and Gregg Henry
Synopsis
After losing an acting role and his girlfriend, Jake Scully finally catches a break: he gets offered a gig house-sitting in the Hollywood Hills. While peering through the beautiful home's telescope one night, he spies a gorgeous woman dancing in her window. But when he witnesses the girl's murder, it leads Scully through the netherworld of the adult entertainment industry on a search for answers—with porn actress Holly Body as his guide.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 25, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (879 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$8.8M
0.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $8,801,940
Production Companies
- Delphi II Productions
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Body Double about?
After losing an acting role and his girlfriend, Jake Scully finally catches a break: he gets offered a gig house-sitting in the Hollywood Hills. While peering through the beautiful home's telescope...
Who directed Body Double?
Body Double was directed by Brian De Palma.
How long is Body Double?
Body Double has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Body Double released?
Body Double was released on October 25, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Body Double?
The main cast of Body Double includes Craig Wasson, Melanie Griffith, Gregg Henry, Deborah Shelton, Guy Boyd.
Is Body Double worth watching?
Body Double has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 879 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.