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Twin Peaks (1989)

“Who killed Laura Palmer?”

8.5/10 · 677 votes 1h 56m Tv-movieThrillerDramaMystery

#1 of 70 films from 1989 #1 of 76 in tv-movie

Directed by David Lynch · Written by David Lynch, Mark Frost

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Overview

An idiosyncratic FBI agent investigates the murder of a young woman in the even more idiosyncratic town of Twin Peaks. (This standalone version of the series pilot was produced for the European VHS market and has an alternate, closed ending.)

Cast

Kyle MacLachlanas Special Agent Dale Cooper
Michael Ontkeanas Sheriff Harry S. Truman
Mädchen Amickas Shelly Johnson
Dana Ashbrookas Bobby Briggs
Richard Beymeras Benjamin Horne
Lara Flynn Boyleas Donna Hayward
Sherilyn Fennas Audrey Horne
Warren Frostas Dr. Will Hayward
Peggy Liptonas Norma Jennings
James Marshallas James Hurley
Everett McGillas Big Ed Hurley
Jack Nanceas Pete Martell
Ray Wiseas Leland Palmer
Joan Chenas Jocelyn Packard

Facts

Release dateDecember 8, 1989
Runtime116 min (1h 56m) — longer as the 1989 average of 103 min
GenresTv-movie, Thriller, Drama, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$1,800,000
IMDbtt27449259

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Questions

How long is Twin Peaks?
Twin Peaks runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Is Twin Peaks worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.5/10 across 677 votes, which places it #1 of 70 films released in 1989 in this index (top 100%) and #1 among 76 tv-movie titles.
Who directed Twin Peaks?
Twin Peaks was directed by David Lynch. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Elephant Man (1980), Mulholland Drive (2001), The Straight Story (1999).
Who stars in Twin Peaks?
Kyle MacLachlan as Special Agent Dale Cooper; Michael Ontkean as Sheriff Harry S. Truman; Mädchen Amick as Shelly Johnson; Dana Ashbrook as Bobby Briggs; Richard Beymer as Benjamin Horne; Lara Flynn Boyle as Donna Hayward.
Where can I watch the trailer for Twin Peaks?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/29172.

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