In the not-too-distant future, a less-than-perfect man wants to travel to the stars. Society has categorized Vincent Freeman as less than suitable given his genetic make-up and he has become one of the underclass of humans that are only useful for menial jobs. To move ahead, he assumes the identity of Jerome Morrow, a perfect genetic specimen who is a paraplegic as a result of a car accident. With professional advice, Vincent learns to deceive DNA and urine sample testing. Just when he is finally scheduled for a space mission, his program director is killed and the police begin an investigation, jeopardizing his secret.
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The cars driven by the "Hoovers" are Rover P6's (sometimes called the Rover 2000) built in Britain from 1963 until 1976. They were extremely popular with the police force in Britain where the 3.5 litre V8-engined model was used as a high speed interceptor. Three of the four P6 Rovers in the movie were North American market 3500S versions of the 3.5 litre V8 with triple hood scoops. The fourth was a North American 2000TC with triple hood scoops added by Columbia Pictures. All four of the cars had triple hood scoops.
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Goofs
Continuity:
When Jerome and Eugene are out at the club, on the table there is smoke coming out of Jerome's wine glass before he blows the smoke into it.
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Quotes
[first lines]
Director Josef:
You keep your work station so clean, Jerome. Vincent:
It's next to godliness. Isn't that what they say? Director Josef:
Godliness. I reviewed your flight plan. Not one error in a million keystrokes. Phenomenal. It's right that someone like you is taking us to Titan. Vincent:
Has the committee approved the mission? There's been talk of delay. Director Josef:
You shouldn't listen to talk. You leave in a week. You've got a substance test. See more »
Crazy Credits
All instances of the letters A, C, G, and T (representing the four
nucleotides of DNA -- see trivia entry) are emphasized in almost
all names of people and companies credited in the film. These
letters appear in a different typeface from the rest of the name;
also, in the opening credits they appear onscreen a little before
the rest of the name, while in the closing credits they appear
in blue instead of white.
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"First Song (for Ruth)"
Written by Charlie Haden Performed by Stan Getz Courtesy of Verve Records By Arrangement with PolyGram Film & TV Licensing
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