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Body Double (1984)

โ€œYou can't believe everything you see.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 963 votes 1h 54m r ThrillerCrimeMystery

#30 of 49 films from 1984 #960 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Brian De Palma ยท Written by Brian De Palma, Robert J. Avrech

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Overview

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 answersโ€”with porn actress Holly Body as his guide.

Cast

Craig Wassonas Jake Scully
Melanie Griffithas Holly Body
Gregg Henryas Sam Bouchard
Deborah Sheltonas Gloria Revelle
Guy Boydas Det. Jim McLean
Dennis Franzas Rubin
David Haskellas Drama Teacher
Rebecca Stanleyas Kimberly Hess
Al Israelas Corso
Douglas Warhitas Video Salesman
B.J. Jonesas Douglas
Russ Marinas Frank
Lane Daviesas Billy
Barbara Cramptonas Carol

Facts

Release dateOctober 25, 1984
Runtime114 min (1h 54m) โ€” about the same as the 1984 average of 109 min
GenresThriller, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$10,000,000
Box office$8,801,940 (0.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0086984

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Questions

How long is Body Double?
Body Double runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Is Body Double worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 963 votes, which places it #30 of 49 films released in 1984 in this index (top 41%) and #960 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Body Double?
Body Double was directed by Brian De Palma. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Scarface (1983), The Untouchables (1987), Carlito's Way (1993).
Who stars in Body Double?
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.
What is Body Double rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Body Double?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14299.

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