Body Double (1984)
Body Double is a 1984 crime movie directed by Brian De Palma, with a running time of 1h 54m. It stars Craig Wasson, Melanie Griffith and Gregg Henry.
After losing an acting role and his girlfriend, Jake Scully finally catches a break: he gets offered a gig house-sitting in the Hollywood Hills. While peering through the beautiful home's telescope one night, he spies a gorgeous woman dancing in her window. But when he witnesses the girl's murder, it leads Scully through the netherworld of the adult entertainment industry on a search for answers, with porn actress Holly Body as his guide.
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What is Body Double about?
After losing an acting role and his girlfriend, Jake Scully finally catches a break: he gets offered a gig house-sitting in the Hollywood Hills. While peering through the beautiful home's telescope one night, he spies a gorgeous woman dancing in her window. But when he witnesses the girl's murder, it leads Scully through the netherworld of the adult entertainment industry on a search for answers, with porn actress Holly Body as his guide.
When was Body Double released?
Body Double was released on 25 October 1984.
How long is Body Double?
Body Double runs 1h 54m.
Who made Body Double?
Body Double was directed by Brian De Palma.
Where can I watch Body Double?
Body Double is available on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Body Double
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Cast
- Craig Wasson as Jake Scully
- Melanie Griffith as Holly Body
- Gregg Henry as Sam Bouchard
- Deborah Shelton as Gloria Revelle
- Guy Boyd as Det. Jim McLean
- Dennis Franz as Rubin
- David Haskell as Drama Teacher
- Rebecca Stanley as Kimberly Hess
- Al Israel as Corso
- Douglas Warhit as Video Salesman
- B.J. Jones as Douglas
- Russ Marin as Frank
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