Dead Ringers (1988)
Dead Ringers is a 1988 thriller movie directed by David Cronenberg, with a running time of 1h 55m. It stars Jeremy Irons, Geneviève Bujold and Heidi von Palleske.
Elliot, a successful gynecologist, works at the same practice as his identical twin, Beverly. Elliot is attracted to many of his patients and has affairs with them. When he inevitably loses interest, he will give the woman over to Beverly, the meeker of the two, without the woman knowing the difference. Beverly falls hard for one of the patients, Claire, but when she inadvertently deceives him, he slips into a state of madness.
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What is Dead Ringers about?
Elliot, a successful gynecologist, works at the same practice as his identical twin, Beverly. Elliot is attracted to many of his patients and has affairs with them. When he inevitably loses interest, he will give the woman over to Beverly, the meeker of the two, without the woman knowing the difference. Beverly falls hard for one of the patients, Claire, but when she inadvertently deceives him, he slips into a state of madness.
When was Dead Ringers released?
Dead Ringers was released on 23 September 1988.
How long is Dead Ringers?
Dead Ringers runs 1h 55m.
Who made Dead Ringers?
Dead Ringers was directed by David Cronenberg.
Where can I watch Dead Ringers?
Dead Ringers is available on Night Flight Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Hoopla, Kanopy and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads.
Where to watch Dead Ringers
Stream: Night Flight Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
Watch free: Fawesome, Hoopla, Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Shout! Factory TV, The Roku Channel
Cast
- Jeremy Irons as Beverly Mantle / Elliot Mantle
- Geneviève Bujold as Claire Niveau
- Heidi von Palleske as Cary
- Barbara Gordon as Danuta
- Shirley Douglas as Laura
- Stephen Lack as Wolleck / Anders Wolleck
- Nick Nichols as Leo
- Lynne Cormack as Arlene
- Damir Andrei as Birchall
- Miriam Newhouse as Mrs. Bookman
- David Hughes as Superintendent
- Richard W. Farrell as Dean of Medicine
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