Scanners
"10 Seconds: The Pain Begins. 15 Seconds: You Can’t Breathe. 20 Seconds: You Explode."
Originally released in 1981. Scanners is a science fiction/horror film. directed by David Cronenberg.
Starring Stephen Lack, Jennifer O'Neill, and Michael Ironside
Synopsis
After a man with extraordinary, and frighteningly destructive, telepathic abilities is nabbed by agents from a mysterious rogue corporation, he discovers he is far from the only possessor of such strange powers. Some of the other “scanners” have their minds set on world domination, while others are trying to stop them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 14, 1981
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (1,307 votes)
Budget
$4.1M
Production budget
Box Office
$14.2M
3.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,100,000
- Revenue
- $14,225,876
Production Companies
- Filmplan International
- Canadian Film Development Corporation
- Montreal Trust Company of Canada
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scanners about?
After a man with extraordinary, and frighteningly destructive, telepathic abilities is nabbed by agents from a mysterious rogue corporation, he discovers he is far from the only possessor of such s...
Who directed Scanners?
Scanners was directed by David Cronenberg.
How long is Scanners?
Scanners has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Scanners released?
Scanners was released on January 14, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Scanners?
The main cast of Scanners includes Stephen Lack, Jennifer O'Neill, Michael Ironside, Patrick McGoohan, Lawrence Dane.
Is Scanners worth watching?
Scanners has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 1,307 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.