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Scanners (1981)

Movie103minsRated R 18+

TMDB6.7/ 10

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About Scanners

A scientist trains a man with an advanced telepathic ability called 'scanning' to stop a dangerous Scanner with extraordinary psychic powers from waging war against non-Scanners.

Year
1981
Genres
Sci-Fi, Horror
Runtime
103mins
Rated
R 18+
Director
David Cronenberg
Top cast
Stephen Lack, Jennifer O'Neill, Michael Ironside, Patrick McGoohan, Lawrence Dane, Robert A. Silverman

Scanners release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of Scanners

  • Stephen Lackas Cameron Vale
  • Jennifer O'Neillas Kim Obrist
  • Michael Ironsideas Darryl Revok
  • Patrick McGoohanas Dr. Paul Ruth
  • Lawrence Daneas Braedon Keller
  • Robert A. Silvermanas Benjamin Pierce
  • Lee Brokeras Security One
  • Mavor Mooreas Trevellyan
  • Adam Ludwigas Arno Crostic
  • Murray Cruchleyas Programmer 1
  • Fred Döderleinas Dieter Tautz
  • Géza Kovácsas Killer in Record Store
  • Sonny Forbesas Killer in Attic
  • Jérôme Tiberghienas Killer in Attic
  • Denis Lacroixas Killer in Barn
Producer
Claude Héroux
Original Music Composer
Howard Shore
Director of Photography
Mark Irwin

Cast and crew: TMDB.

Scanners Collection, in release order

  1. 1.Scanners14 January 1981
  2. 2.Scanners II: The New Order3 May 1991
  3. 3.Scanners III: The Takeover31 January 1992

Collection: TMDB.

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