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14 February 1975 (Finland) moreTagline:
Harry Benson is a brilliant computer scientist. For three minutes a day, he is violently homicidal.Plot:
As the result of a head injury, brilliant computer scientist Harry Benson begins to experience violent seizures... more | add synopsisNewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Fantastic Films Weekend In Bradford, England June 12-14; Director Mike Hodges To Attend (From CinemaRetro. 28 May 2009, 10:42 AM, PDT)
Michael Crichton Passes Away at 66
(From Cinematical. 5 November 2008, 2:04 PM, PST)
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Brilliant - you could hang every shot on your wall moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| George Segal | ... | Harry Benson | |
| Joan Hackett | ... | Dr. Janet Ross | |
| Richard Dysart | ... | Dr. John Ellis | |
| Donald Moffat | ... | Dr. Arthur McPherson | |
| Michael C. Gwynne | ... | Dr. Robert Morris | |
| William Hansen | ... | Dr. Ezra Manon | |
| Jill Clayburgh | ... | Angela Black | |
| Norman Burton | ... | Det. Capt. Anders | |
| James Sikking | ... | Ralph Friedman | |
| Matt Clark | ... | Gerhard | |
| Jim Antonio | ... | Richards | |
| Gene Borkan | ... | Benson's Guard | |
| Burke Byrnes | ... | Benson's Guard | |
| Jordan Rhodes | ... | Questioner No. 1 | |
| Dee Carroll | ... | Night Nurse |
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107 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoCertification:
Iceland:16 | Finland:(Banned) (1974) (original rating) | Finland:K-18 (1974) (re-rating) | USA:PG | UK:15Filming Locations:
Ennis-Brown House - 2655 Glendower Avenue, Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California, USA moreFun Stuff
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Crichton was fired from writing the screenplay due to the fact that his script did not follow the novel (which he had written) closely enough. moreQuotes:
[small peephole opens in door to what appears to be a solitary confinement room from the inside POV; first man's eye is seen peering in]1st man behind door: He's quiet now.
[moves aside, a second man's eye appears]
2nd man behind door: What's his name?
1st man behind door: Benson.
2nd man behind door: Looks okay to me. What's wrong with him?
1st man behind door: Ahh, he's bananas.
2nd man behind door: When's he going out?
1st man behind door: In the morning
[closes peephole]
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Goldberg Variation No. 25 moreFAQ
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Sadly, I first saw this movie as I was chopping time from it so that the Sci-Fi channel could run an 88 minute movie in a 2 hour slot. I hadn't seen it or heard of it before that, and I was completely blown away. It was menacing, threatening and extremely sad. I found the 'slow' pacing quite beautiful, and I loved the way that the colour within each scene slowly built as the movie progressed. Compare the monochromatic open to the closing cemetery scene. Colour comes as his life slips away. Beautiful. Favourite scenes: the helicopter taking off at the very beginning; Dr. Ross lying asleep on her bed, in her amazing 70's house, in that fabulous dress; Harry standing in the tunnel waiting for his ride from Angela. Do not judge this movie by today's standards. Open your mind, be patient, and pray that electrodes 31 & 32 may one day run your life! If, like me, you have seen and liked Andreas Gursky's photographs, you'll like this film.