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Scanners (1981)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
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.
Cast
Jennifer O'Neillas Kim Obrist
Stephen Lackas Cameron Vale
Patrick McGoohanas Dr. Paul Ruth
Lawrence Daneas Braedon Keller
Michael Ironsideas Darryl Revok
Robert A. Silvermanas Benjamin Pierce
Lee Brokeras Security One
Mavor Mooreas Trevellyan
Adam Ludwigas Arno Crostic
Murray Cruchleyas Programmer 1
Fred Dรถderleinas Dieter Tautz
Gรฉza Kovรกcsas Killer in Record Store
Sonny Forbesas Killer in Attic
Jรฉrรดme Tiberghienas Killer in Attic
Facts
| Release date | January 14, 1981 |
| Runtime | 103 min (1h 43m) โ about the same as the 1981 average of 108 min |
| Genres | Horror, Science-fiction |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $4,100,000 |
| Box office | $14,225,876 (3.5ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0081455 |
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Questions
How long is Scanners?
Scanners runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Is Scanners worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 1,438 votes, which places it #27 of 42 films released in 1981 in this index (top 38%) and #361 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Scanners?
Scanners was directed by David Cronenberg. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Fly (1986), Eastern Promises (2007), Videodrome (1983).
Who stars in Scanners?
Jennifer O'Neill as Kim Obrist; Stephen Lack as Cameron Vale; Patrick McGoohan as Dr. Paul Ruth; Lawrence Dane as Braedon Keller; Michael Ironside as Darryl Revok; Robert A. Silverman as Benjamin Pierce.
What is Scanners rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Scanners?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/77162.