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Verenjano

Original title: The Hunger
  • 19831983
  • K-16K-16
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
26K
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POPULARITY
2,789
8
Susan Sarandon, David Bowie, and Catherine Deneuve in Verenjano (1983)
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A love triangle develops between a beautiful yet dangerous vampire (Catherine Deneuve), her cellist companion (David Bowie), and a gerontologist (Susan Sarandon).A love triangle develops between a beautiful yet dangerous vampire (Catherine Deneuve), her cellist companion (David Bowie), and a gerontologist (Susan Sarandon).A love triangle develops between a beautiful yet dangerous vampire (Catherine Deneuve), her cellist companion (David Bowie), and a gerontologist (Susan Sarandon).

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
26K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,789
8
  • Director
    • Tony Scott
  • Writers
    • James Costigan(screenplay)
    • Michael Thomas(screenplay)
    • Whitley Strieber(novel)
  • Stars
    • Catherine Deneuve
    • David Bowie
    • Susan Sarandon
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tony Scott
  • Writers
    • James Costigan(screenplay)
    • Michael Thomas(screenplay)
    • Whitley Strieber(novel)
  • Stars
    • Catherine Deneuve
    • David Bowie
    • Susan Sarandon
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 161User reviews
    • 88Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Trailer 1:56
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    David Bowie and Catherine Deneuve in Verenjano (1983)
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    David Bowie and Catherine Deneuve in Verenjano (1983)
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    Susan Sarandon and Catherine Deneuve at an event for Verenjano (1983)
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    David Bowie and Catherine Deneuve in Verenjano (1983)
    David Bowie and Catherine Deneuve in Verenjano (1983)
    David Bowie and Catherine Deneuve in Verenjano (1983)
    David Bowie and Catherine Deneuve in Verenjano (1983)

    Top cast

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    Catherine Deneuve
    Catherine Deneuve
    • Miriam
    David Bowie
    David Bowie
    • John
    Susan Sarandon
    Susan Sarandon
    • Sarah Roberts
    Cliff De Young
    Cliff De Young
    • Tom Haver
    Beth Ehlers
    Beth Ehlers
    • Alice Cavender
    Dan Hedaya
    Dan Hedaya
    • Lieutenant Allegrezza
    Rufus Collins
    Rufus Collins
    • Charlie Humphries
    Suzanne Bertish
    Suzanne Bertish
    • Phyllis
    James Aubrey
    James Aubrey
    • Ron
    Ann Magnuson
    Ann Magnuson
    • Young Woman from Disco
    John Stephen Hill
    • Young Man from Disco
    Shane Rimmer
    Shane Rimmer
    • Arthur Jelinek
    Bauhaus
    Bauhaus
    • Disco Group
    Douglas Lambert
    • TV Host
    Bessie Love
    Bessie Love
    • Lillybelle
    John Pankow
    John Pankow
    • 1st Phone Booth Youth
    Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe
    • 2nd Phone Booth Youth
    Sophie Ward
    Sophie Ward
    • Girl in London House
    • Director
      • Tony Scott
    • Writers
      • James Costigan(screenplay)
      • Michael Thomas(screenplay)
      • Whitley Strieber(novel)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      David Bowie actually learned to play the cello for his music scenes.
    • Goofs
      When Sarah is on the TV program discussing the condition Progeria, she pronounces it "Pra-j-eriah'. The correct pronunciation is "Pro-geria."
    • Quotes

      Sarah Roberts: What's that piece you're playing?

      Miriam Blaylock: It's "Lakme" by Delibes. Lakme is a Brahmin princess in India, she has a slave named Malika.

      Sarah Roberts: Malika...

      Miriam Blaylock: In a magical garden they sing how they follow the stream to its source, gliding over the water.

      Sarah Roberts: Is it a love song?

      Miriam Blaylock: I told you, it was sung by two women.

      Sarah Roberts: It sounds like a love song.

      Miriam Blaylock: Then I suppose that's what it is.

      Sarah Roberts: Are you making a pass at me, Mrs. Blaylock?

      Miriam Blaylock: Miriam.

      Sarah Roberts: Miriam.

      Miriam Blaylock: Not that I'm aware of, Sarah.

      [Sarah smiles, shakes her head, and then spills wine on her top]

    • Crazy credits
      Ironically, in the credits Willem Dafoe is identified as "2nd Phone Booth Youth"; whereas, he is the first "Phone Booth Youth" to be seen and speak in the Phone Booth scene. Likewise, John Pankow is noted in the credits as "1st Phone Booth Youth"; whereas, he is actually the second "Phone Booth Youth" to be seen and say his lines.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Adult Sexuality (1983)
    • Soundtracks
      Le Gibet
      by Maurice Ravel

      Published by Arima and Durand SA

      Music Supervised and Arranged by Howard Blake

    User reviews161

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    A masterpiece titled "The Hunger".
    "The Hunger" is the best vampire movie ever, an excellent cover letter from the late British director Tony Scott. The story revolves around eternal life, a typical element of vampiric plots but with a twist. The cinematography is excellent, totally inspired by the aesthetics of a music video, the music score is a delight in every scene. The performances are tremendous, highlighting Catherine Deneuve and Susan Sarandon. The makeup effects are perfect. The sound design is spectacular taking the viewer into the story. "The Hunger" is a classic horror film from the 80's, a masterpiece about vampires with a style focused on art cinema.
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    • jp_91
    • Nov 19, 2021

    FAQ6

    • What is 'The Hunger' about?
    • Is "The Hunger" based on a book?
    • Is "progeria" a real disease?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 25, 1983 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Hunger
    • Filming locations
      • 6 Chesterfield Gardens, London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Peerford
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,979,292
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,832,898
      • May 1, 1983
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,988,322
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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