Scanners (1981)
Scanners is a 1981 science fiction movie directed by David Cronenberg, with a running time of 1h 43m. It stars Stephen Lack, Jennifer O'Neill and Michael Ironside.
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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What is Scanners about?
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.
When was Scanners released?
Scanners was released on 14 January 1981.
How long is Scanners?
Scanners runs 1h 43m.
Who made Scanners?
Scanners was directed by David Cronenberg.
Where can I watch Scanners?
Scanners is available on Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV.
Where to watch Scanners
Stream: Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Cast
- Stephen Lack as Cameron Vale
- Jennifer O'Neill as Kim Obrist
- Michael Ironside as Darryl Revok
- Patrick McGoohan as Dr. Paul Ruth
- Lawrence Dane as Braedon Keller
- Robert A. Silverman as Benjamin Pierce
- Lee Broker as Security One
- Mavor Moore as Trevellyan
- Adam Ludwig as Arno Crostic
- Murray Cruchley as Programmer 1
- Fred Döderlein as Dieter Tautz
- Géza Kovács as Killer in Record Store
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