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Videodrome

1983-02-04 · 88 min · ★ 7.2

Horror · Science Fiction · Mystery

As the president of a trashy TV channel, Max Renn is desperate for new programming to attract viewers. When he happens upon "Videodrome," a TV show dedicated to gratuitous torture and punishment, Max sees a potential hit and broadcasts the show on his channel. However, after his girlfriend auditions for the show and never returns, Max investigates the truth behind Videodrome and discovers that the graphic violence may not be as fake as he thought.

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Directors
David Cronenberg
Production companies
Filmplan International
Countries
Canada
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,952,000
Revenue
USD 2,120,439

Top Cast

James WoodsJames WoodsMax Renn
Debbie HarryDebbie HarryNicki Brand
Sonja SmitsSonja SmitsBianca O'Blivion
Peter DvorskyPeter DvorskyHarlan
Leslie CarlsonLeslie CarlsonBarry Convex
Jack CreleyBrian O'Blivion
Lynne GormanLynne GormanMasha
Julie KhanerJulie KhanerBridey
Reiner SchwarzReiner SchwarzMoses
David BoltRaphael
Lally CadeauLally CadeauRena King
Henry GomezBrolley
Harvey ChaoJapanese Salesman
David TsubouchiJapanese Salesman
Kay HawtreyKay HawtreyMatron
Sam MalkinSam MalkinSidewalk Derelict
Bob ChurchNewscaster
Jayne EastwoodJayne EastwoodWoman Caller
Franciszka HedlandBellydancer
David CronenbergDavid CronenbergMax Renn (Helmet Scenes) (uncredited)

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