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Dead Ringers

"Two bodies. Two minds. One soul."

September 23, 1988 1h 55m 7.1/10 (969 votes)

Originally released in 1988. Dead Ringers is a thriller/horror film. directed by David Cronenberg.

Starring Jeremy Irons, Geneviève Bujold, and Heidi von Palleske

Synopsis

Elliot, a successful gynecologist, works at the same practice as his identical twin, Beverly. Elliot is attracted to many of his patients and has affairs with them. When he inevitably loses interest, he will give the woman over to Beverly, the meeker of the two, without the woman knowing the difference. Beverly falls hard for one of the patients, Claire, but when she inadvertently deceives him, he slips into a state of madness.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 23, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 55m 115 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (969 votes)
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Budget $13M Production budget
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Box Office $8M 0.6x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$13,000,000
Revenue
$8,038,508

Production Companies

  • Mantle Clinic II
  • Téléfilm Canada
  • Morgan Creek Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dead Ringers about?

Elliot, a successful gynecologist, works at the same practice as his identical twin, Beverly. Elliot is attracted to many of his patients and has affairs with them. When he inevitably loses interes...

Who directed Dead Ringers?

Dead Ringers was directed by David Cronenberg.

How long is Dead Ringers?

Dead Ringers has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).

When was Dead Ringers released?

Dead Ringers was released on September 23, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Dead Ringers?

The main cast of Dead Ringers includes Jeremy Irons, Geneviève Bujold, Heidi von Palleske, Barbara Gordon, Shirley Douglas.

Is Dead Ringers worth watching?

Dead Ringers has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 969 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.