Three of four models, who had plastic surgery done by Larry after a computed list, are dead. Neither the cops nor Larry believe they're suicides. Larry investigates and stays with the fourth model. Who's behind the lists and murders?
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| Albert Finney | ... |
Dr. Larry Roberts
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| James Coburn | ... |
John Reston
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| Susan Dey | ... |
Cindy Fairmont
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| Leigh Taylor-Young | ... |
Jennifer Long
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| Dorian Harewood | ... |
Lieutenant Masters
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| Tim Rossovich | ... |
Moustache Man
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| Darryl Hickman | ... |
Dr. Jim Belfield
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Kathryn Witt | ... |
Tina Cassidy
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Terri Welles | ... |
Lisa Convey
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Michael Hawkins | ... |
Senator Robert Harrison
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| Ashley Cox | ... |
Candy
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Donna Kei Benz | ... |
Ellen
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| Catherine Parks | ... |
Jan
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Commercial Director
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| Georgann Johnson | ... |
Cindy's Mother
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| Richard Venture | ... |
Cindy's Father
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Anthony Charnota | ... |
Master's Assistant
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Terrence E. McNally | ... |
Technician in Scanning Room
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David Adams | ... |
D.M.I. Guard
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| John Sanderford | ... |
D.M.I. Policeman
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Scott Mulhern | ... |
D.M.I. Policeman
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| Arthur Taxier | ... |
D.M.I. Truck Technician
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Richard Milholland | ... |
D.M.I. Truck Technician
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| Jeana Keough | ... |
Suzy
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| Barry Jenner | ... |
Commercial Producer
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| Derrel Maury | ... |
Commercial Assistant Producer
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Paul Jasmin | ... |
Steve
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Eloise Hardt | ... |
Mrs. Emerson
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Commercial Script Girl
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Lila Christianson | ... |
Tammy
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Lorna Christianson | ... |
Pammy
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| Gary Combs | ... |
Non-Descript Man
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Kelly Black | ... |
Reston Girl
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Kim Johnson | ... |
Reston Girl
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Lori Sutton | ... |
Reston Girl
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| Vanna White | ... |
Reston Girl
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Jacqui Evans | ... |
Reston Girl
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Theresa Hunt | ... |
Reston Girl
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| Pamela Jean Bryant | ... |
Reston Girl
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| Anita Merritt | ... |
Reston Girl
(as Juanita Merrit)
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| Carol Teesdale | ... |
Reston Girl
(as Carol Teasdale)
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Jackie Forsythe | ... |
Reston Girl
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Stefani Kiessig | ... |
Reston Girl
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Kathryn Redding | ... |
Reston Girl
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Lourinda Cordero | ... |
Reston Girl
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Pamela Bromshagen | ... |
Reston Girl
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| Jerry Douglas | ... |
Laxative Spokesman
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| Randi Brooks | ... |
Girl in Bikini
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Jesse Logan | ... |
Exercise Instructor
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Joseph G. Medalis | ... |
Husband
(as Joe Medalis)
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Estelle Omens | ... |
Wife
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Steve Strong | ... |
Warrior
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| Tawny Moyer | ... |
Warrior Housewife
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| Richard Christie | ... |
Father
(as Dick Christie)
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| Katherine De Hetre | ... |
Mother
(as Katherine DeHetre)
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| Allison Balson | ... |
Daughter
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| Adam Farrar | ... |
Son
(as Adam Starr)
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Joyce Fell | ... |
Windsurfer
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Jerry Flattery | ... |
Windsurfer
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Loring Pickering | ... |
Windsurfer
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Kelby Anno | ... |
Windsurfer
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| Randall England | ... |
New Wave Model
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Irena Ferris | ... |
New Wave Model
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Gordon Gavin | ... |
New Wave Model
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Tom Holleron | ... |
New Wave Model
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Maile Souza | ... |
New Wave Model
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Cynthia Mobley | ... |
New Wave Model
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Vin Scully | ... |
Baseball Announcer
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| John Erwin | ... |
Commercial Announcer (uncredited) (voice)
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| Susanne Severeid | ... |
Tour Guide (uncredited) (voice)
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Directed by
| Michael Crichton | ||
Written by
| Michael Crichton | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Howard Jeffrey | ... | producer |
| John Lugar | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Barry De Vorzon | ... | (as Barry DeVorzon) |
Cinematography by
| Paul Lohmann | ||
Editing by
| Carl Kress | ||
Editorial Department
| Jack Hooper | ... | negative cutter |
| Richard Ritchie | ... | color timer |
| Mary Scott | ... | assistant film editor |
Casting By
| Lynn Stalmaster | ||
Production Design by
| Dean Edward Mitzner | ||
Art Direction by
| Jack G. Taylor Jr. | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jerry Wunderlich | ||
Costume Design by
| Betsy Cox | ||
Makeup Department
| Ken Chase | ... | makeup artist |
| Judith A. Cory | ... | hair stylist (as Judith Cory) |
| Jene Fielder | ... | body makeup |
| Eric Serena | ... | hair designer: Ms. Dey |
Production Management
| Jack Roe | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| D. Scott Easton | ... | first assistant director (as Scott Easton) |
| John T. Kretchmer | ... | second assistant director (as John Kretchmer) |
Art Department
| Gene Anderson | ... | assistant props |
| Barry Bedig | ... | property master |
| Bruce Behan | ... | special props supervisor |
| Cameron Birnie | ... | set designer |
| Nigel A. Boucher | ... | leadman (as Nigel Boucher) |
| Harold Broner | ... | construction coordinator |
| Frank L. Brown | ... | leadman (as Frank Brown) |
| Ron Frazier | ... | carpenter foreman |
| Daniel Gluck | ... | set designer |
| George Jenson | ... | illustrator |
| Daniel Maltese | ... | set designer |
| Joe Olsen | ... | assistant props |
| William Ladd Skinner | ... | set designer (as Bill Skinner) |
| Bo Welch | ... | set designer (as Robert Welch) |
| Harold Krisman | ... | construction foreman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Larry Carow | ... | sound editor |
| Marsha Hoke | ... | sound assistant |
| David J. Kimball | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Robert J. Litt | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Robert Nichols II | ... | sound recordist |
| Andrew Patterson | ... | sound editor |
| Jerry Stanford | ... | sound editor |
| Elliot Tyson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Charles M. Wilborn | ... | production sound mixer (as Chuck Wilborn) |
| John S. Coffey | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Christopher Ramsey | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| John Roesch | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Joe Day | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Steve Galich | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Doug Hubbard | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Robert Spurlock | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Thomson | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| William Ballentine | ... | creative assistant: Information International, Inc. |
| Gary Demos | ... | technical supervisor: Information International, Inc. |
| Art Durinski | ... | creative assistant: Information International, Inc. |
| Bill Hansard Jr. | ... | process coordinator (as William Hansard Jr.) |
| Mark Jaffe | ... | technical assistant: Information International, Inc. |
| Michael Lawler | ... | 3D photographer: Information International, Inc. |
| Larry Malone | ... | creative assistant: Information International, Inc. |
| Malcolm McMillan | ... | technical assistant: Information International, Inc. |
| Craig Reynolds | ... | technical assistant: Information International, Inc. |
| Richard Taylor | ... | creative supervisor: Information International, Inc. |
| Bert Terreri | ... | optical services: Looker commercials "Liberty", "Ravish", "New Wave" |
| John Whitney Jr. | ... | marketing services: Information International, Inc. |
Stunts
| Fred Waugh | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Gary Combs | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Paula Dell | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Eurlyne Epper | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| J. Michael Marlett | ... | gaffer (as Mike Marlett) |
| Ralph Nelson | ... | still photographer |
| Guy Polzel | ... | key grip |
| Timothy E. Wade | ... | camera operator (as Timothy Wade) |
| Frank Detone Jr. | ... | rigging grip (uncredited) |
| Kenneth Estes | ... | video playback operator (uncredited) |
| John Nagel | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
| Leo J. Napolitano | ... | first assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Thomas Thatcher | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sandra Culotta | ... | costumer: women |
| Victoria Snow | ... | costumer: women |
| Bruce Walkup | ... | costumer: men |
Location Management
| Vahan Moosekian | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Michael Boddicker | ... | musician: synthesizers |
| Richard Hazard | ... | orchestrator |
| Michael Tronick | ... | music editor |
| Ted Whitfield | ... | music editor |
| Ethmer Roten | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| James Thatcher | ... | musician: French horn (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Trish Kinney | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Fritz Braden | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Mike Padovich | ... | transportation co-captain |
| Hank Audette | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Fred Falcone | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Ike Mizen | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Marvin Palenske | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Tara Takvorian | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Janet Beroza | ... | production assistant |
| Kevin Alyn Elders | ... | assistant auditor (as Kevin Elders) |
| Vince Heileson | ... | auditor |
| Kathy Kenworthy Roe | ... | production secretary (as Kathleen Kenworthy) |
| Rich Klein | ... | video consultant: Worldstage |
| Robert H. Kovoloff | ... | promotional services courtesy of |
| Alan Ladd Jr. | ... | presenter |
| Judith Lovejoy | ... | assistant: Mr. Crichton |
| Carolyn Ray | ... | assistant: Mr. Crichton |
| Art Sarno | ... | publicist |
| Brent Sellstrom | ... | video coordinator |
| Jacqueline Weiss | ... | assistant: Mr. Jeffrey |
| Anna Zappia | ... | production coordinator |
| Lisa Faversham | ... | assistant to director (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- The Ladd Company (1981) (United States) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1981) (United States) (theatrical) (through)
- Columbia-EMI-Warner (1982) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Inter-Press A/S film (1983) (Norway) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1983) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- Warner Home Video (1983) (Germany) (VHS)
- Sinfonia Films (1984) (France) (theatrical)
- Belga Films (1985) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Warner Home Video (1985) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Warner Home Vidéo (1985) (France) (video) (dubbed version)
- Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1986) (Japan) (VHS)
- M6 (1989) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- M6 (1992) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- RTL9 (2002) (France) (tv)
- Warner Archive Collection (2018) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (2018) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Warner Home Video (2018) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Warner Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (United States) (laserdisc)
Special Effects
- Information International (computer animation)
Other Companies
- Ampex Corporation (VPR playback consoles courtesy of)
- Andrea Robb (commercials courtesy of)
- Anheuser Busch (commercials courtesy of)
- Chrysler Corporation (courtesy of: Dodge Omni)
- Conrac (studio monitors courtesy of)
- Converse (commercials courtesy of)
- Dolby Stereo (Recorded in: in selected theatres)
- Evans and Sutherland (multi-picture systems courtesy of)
- Inter Video (24 frame video services)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Jack Hooper & Co. (negative cutter)
- Lynn Stalmaster & Associates (casting)
- Pacific Title (titles and opticals)
- Paramount Pictures (scene from "The Lucy Show" furnished by)
- Production Payments (production services)
- Ruxton Ltd. (24-frame video services)
- Shakey's (commercials courtesy of)
- The Grass Valley Group (300 series production switcher courtesy of)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers (baseball footage courtesy of)
- Union Underwear Company Inc. (commercials courtesy of)
- United Van Lines (commercials courtesy of)
- Warner Bros. Records (soundtrack)
- Worldstage (video consultant)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Plastic surgeon Larry Roberts performs a series of minor alterations on a group of models who are seeking perfection. The operations are a resounding success. But when someone starts killing his beautiful patients, Dr. Roberts becomes suspicious and starts investigating. What he uncovers are the mysterious - and perhaps murderous - activities of a high-tech computer company called Digital Matrix. Written by alfiehitchie |
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| Taglines | There's a lot more to her than meets the eye. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $8,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The first ever film to create 3D shading with a computer that produced the first ever CGI human character was the model Cindy (Susan Dey). This movie achieved this feat before Disney's more famous Tron (1982) hit the screens. The Web site Filmsite said of Cindy: "Her digitization was visualized by a computer-generated simulation of her body being scanned--notably the first use of shaded 3D CGI in a feature film. Polygonal models obtained by digitizing a human body were used to render the effects." See more » |
| Goofs | At the conference near the end, when Dr. Larry Roberts is disguised as a security guard, during several sequences getting in and out of elevators the wound on the side of his mouth disappears and reappears. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Room 237 (2012). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Looker See more » |
| Quotes |
Cindy Fairmont:
Hi. I'm Cindy. I'm the perfect female type: 18 to 25. I'm here to sell for you. See more » |