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Twelve Monkeys

1995-12-29 · 129 min · ★ 7.6

Science Fiction · Thriller · Mystery

In the year 2035, convict James Cole reluctantly volunteers to be sent back in time to discover the origin of a deadly virus that wiped out nearly all of the earth's population and forced the survivors into underground communities. But when Cole is mistakenly sent to 1990 instead of 1996, he's arrested and locked up in a mental hospital. There he meets psychiatrist Dr. Kathryn Railly and the son of a famous virus expert who may hold the key to the Army of the 12 Monkeys; thought to be responsible for unleashing the killer disease.

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Production details

Directors
Terry Gilliam
Production companies
Universal Pictures, Atlas Entertainment, Classico, Twelve Monkeys Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 29,000,000
Revenue
USD 168,841,459

Top Cast

Bruce WillisBruce WillisJames Cole
Madeleine StoweMadeleine StoweDr. Kathryn Railly
Brad PittBrad PittJeffrey Goines
Christopher PlummerChristopher PlummerDr. Goines
David MorseDavid MorseDr. Peters
Jon SedaJon SedaJose
Christopher MeloniChristopher MeloniLt. Halperin
Joey PerilloJoey PerilloDetective Franki
LisaGay HamiltonLisaGay HamiltonTeddy
Matt RossMatt RossBee
Annie GoldenAnnie GoldenWoman Cabbie
Michael ChanceScarface
H. Michael WallsBotanist
Bob AdrianBob AdrianGeologist
Bill RaymondBill RaymondMicrobiologist
Ernest AbubaErnest AbubaEngineer
Nell JohnsonWard Nurse
Rozwill YoungBillings
Joseph MelitoYoung Cole
Frank GorshinFrank GorshinDr. Fletcher

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