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A Scanner Darkly

2006-07-07 · 100 min · ★ 6.8

Animation · Science Fiction · Thriller

An undercover cop in a not-too-distant future becomes involved with a dangerous new drug and begins to lose his own identity as a result.

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Directors
Richard Linklater
Production companies
Warner Independent Pictures, Thousand Words, Detour Filmproduction, Section Eight, 3 Arts Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 8,700,000
Revenue
USD 7,659,918

Top Cast

Keanu ReevesKeanu ReevesBob Arctor
Robert Downey Jr.Robert Downey Jr.James Barris
Woody HarrelsonWoody HarrelsonErnie Luckman
Winona RyderWinona RyderDonna Hawthorne
Rory CochraneRory CochraneCharles Freck
Mitch BakerMitch BakerBrown Bear Lodge Host
Sean AllenAdditional Fred Scramble Suit Voice (voice)
Cliff HabyVoice from Headquarters (voice)
Steven Chester PrinceSteven Chester PrinceCop
Natasha ValdezWaitress
Mark TurnerAdditional Hank Scramble Suit Voice (voice)
Chamblee FergusonChamblee FergusonMedical Deputy #2
Angela RawnaAngela RawnaMedical Deputy #1
Eliza StevensArctor's Daughter #1
Sarah MenchacaArctor's Daughter #2
Melody ChaseMelody ChaseArctor's Wife
Leif AndersFreck Suicide Narrator (voice)
Turk PipkinTurk PipkinCreature
Alex E. JonesAlex E. JonesStreet Prophet
Lisa Marie NewmyerLisa Marie NewmyerConnie

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