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Lifeforce (1985)

โ€œIn the blink of an eye, the terror begins.โ€

6.2/10 ยท 774 votes 1h 42m r ActionThrillerHorrorScience-fictionMystery

#55 of 67 films from 1985 #1533 of 2168 in action

Directed by Tobe Hooper ยท Written by Dan O'Bannon, Don Jakoby, Colin Wilson, Michael Armstrong

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Overview

A race of space vampires arrives in London and infects the populace, commencing an apocalyptic descent into chaos.

Cast

Steve Railsbackas Col. Tom Carlsen
Peter Firthas Col. Colin Caine
Frank Finlayas Dr. Hans Fallada
Mathilda Mayas Space Girl
Patrick Stewartas Dr. Armstrong
Michael Gothardas Dr. Bukovsky
Nicholas Ballas Roger Derebridge
Aubrey Morrisas Sir Percy Heseltine
Nancy Paulas Ellen Donaldson
John Hallamas Lamson
John Keeganas Guard
Bill Malinas Second Vampire
Derek Benfieldas Physician
Jerome Willisas Pathologist

Facts

Release dateJune 21, 1985
Runtime102 min (1h 42m) โ€” about the same as the 1985 average of 104 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Horror, Science-fiction, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$11,603,545 (0.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0089489

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Questions

How long is Lifeforce?
Lifeforce runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is Lifeforce worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 774 votes, which places it #55 of 67 films released in 1985 in this index (top 19%) and #1533 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Lifeforce?
Lifeforce was directed by Tobe Hooper. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), Poltergeist (1982), The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 (1986).
Who stars in Lifeforce?
Steve Railsback as Col. Tom Carlsen; Peter Firth as Col. Colin Caine; Frank Finlay as Dr. Hans Fallada; Mathilda May as Space Girl; Patrick Stewart as Dr. Armstrong; Michael Gothard as Dr. Bukovsky.
What is Lifeforce rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Lifeforce?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/28824.

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