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1981-01-14 · 103 min · ★ 6.7

Science Fiction · Horror

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.

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Directors
David Cronenberg
Production companies
Filmplan International, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Montreal Trust Company of Canada
Countries
Canada
Status
Released
Budget
USD 4,100,000
Revenue
USD 14,225,876

Top Cast

Stephen LackStephen LackCameron Vale
Jennifer O'NeillJennifer O'NeillKim Obrist
Michael IronsideMichael IronsideDarryl Revok
Patrick McGoohanPatrick McGoohanDr. Paul Ruth
Lawrence DaneLawrence DaneBraedon Keller
Robert A. SilvermanRobert A. SilvermanBenjamin Pierce
Lee BrokerSecurity One
Mavor MooreTrevellyan
Adam LudwigArno Crostic
Murray CruchleyProgrammer 1
Fred DöderleinFred DöderleinDieter Tautz
Géza KovácsGéza KovácsKiller in Record Store
Sonny ForbesSonny ForbesKiller in Attic
Jérôme TiberghienKiller in Attic
Denis LacroixKiller in Barn
Elizabeth MudryKiller in Barn
Victor DésyDr. Gatineau
Louis Del GrandeLouis Del GrandeFirst Scanner
Anthony SherwoodAnthony SherwoodScanner in Attic
Ken UmlandScanner in Attic

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