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Videodrome - tuhon ase

Original title: Videodrome
  • 19831983
  • RR
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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James Woods and Debbie Harry in Videodrome - tuhon ase (1983)
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A programmer at a TV station that specializes in adult entertainment searches for the producers of a dangerous and bizarre broadcast.A programmer at a TV station that specializes in adult entertainment searches for the producers of a dangerous and bizarre broadcast.A programmer at a TV station that specializes in adult entertainment searches for the producers of a dangerous and bizarre broadcast.

IMDb RATING
7.2/10
93K
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POPULARITY
2,639
401
  • Director
    • David Cronenberg
  • Writer
    • David Cronenberg
  • Stars
    • James Woods
    • Debbie Harry
    • Sonja Smits
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Cronenberg
  • Writer
    • David Cronenberg
  • Stars
    • James Woods
    • Debbie Harry
    • Sonja Smits
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 317User reviews
    • 150Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 7 nominations

    Videos2

    Videodrome
    Trailer 1:13
    Videodrome
    Is Cronenberg's 'Crimes of the Future' Actually About Filmmaking?
    Clip 4:00
    Is Cronenberg's 'Crimes of the Future' Actually About Filmmaking?

    Photos163

    James Woods in Videodrome - tuhon ase (1983)
    James Woods and Debbie Harry in Videodrome - tuhon ase (1983)
    James Woods and Debbie Harry in Videodrome - tuhon ase (1983)
    James Woods in Videodrome - tuhon ase (1983)
    Julie Khaner in Videodrome - tuhon ase (1983)
    Sonja Smits in Videodrome - tuhon ase (1983)
    Sonja Smits in Videodrome - tuhon ase (1983)
    Lynne Gorman in Videodrome - tuhon ase (1983)
    Debbie Harry in Videodrome - tuhon ase (1983)
    Debbie Harry in Videodrome - tuhon ase (1983)
    Lally Cadeau in Videodrome - tuhon ase (1983)
    Debbie Harry in Videodrome - tuhon ase (1983)

    Top cast

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    James Woods
    James Woods
    • Max Renn
    Debbie Harry
    Debbie Harry
    • Nicki Brand
    • (as Deborah Harry)
    Sonja Smits
    Sonja Smits
    • Bianca O'Blivion
    Peter Dvorsky
    Peter Dvorsky
    • Harlan
    Leslie Carlson
    Leslie Carlson
    • Barry Convex
    • (as Les Carlson)
    Jack Creley
    Jack Creley
    • Brian O'Blivion
    Lynne Gorman
    Lynne Gorman
    • Masha
    Julie Khaner
    Julie Khaner
    • Bridey
    Reiner Schwarz
    • Moses
    David Bolt
    • Raphael
    Lally Cadeau
    Lally Cadeau
    • Rena King
    Henry Gomez
    • Brolley
    Harvey Chao
    • Japanese Salesman
    David Tsubouchi
    • Japanese Salesman
    Kay Hawtrey
    Kay Hawtrey
    • Matron
    Sam Malkin
    • Sidewalk Derelict
    Bob Church
    • Newscaster
    Jayne Eastwood
    Jayne Eastwood
    • Woman Caller
    • Director
      • David Cronenberg
    • Writer
      • David Cronenberg
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      David Tsubouchi, who appears here briefly as a Japanese porn dealer, later became a Minister in the Ontario provincial government. His appearance in this controversial film as a pornographer was exploited by the opposition.
    • Goofs
      When Max returns to Spectacular Optical near the end of the film, a sign for prescriptions reads 'perscriptions'.
    • Quotes

      Brian O'Blivion: The battle for the mind of North America will be fought in the video arena: the Videodrome. The television screen is the retina of the mind's eye. Therefore, the television screen is part of the physical structure of the brain. Therefore, whatever appears on the television screen emerges as raw experience for those who watch it. Therefore, television is reality, and reality is less than television.

    • Crazy credits
      The VIDEODROME title experiences a TV white noise distortion.
    • Alternate versions
      The director's cut (available in the US on VHS and DVD) contains the following additional footage:
      • During the "Samurai Dreams" scene, a dildo, only partly shown in the "R" rated version, is fully visible.
      • The first shot of videodrome in Harlan's workroom runs longer.
      • The next scene in Harlan's workroom shows a different, and more graphic take of videodrome broadcast.
      • The scene in which Max pierces Nicki's ear has been extended.
      • The shot of Max shooting his second partner is slightly longer.
      • Barry Convex's death goes another shot.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Phoenix Portal (2005)

    User reviews317

    Review
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    "Long live the new flesh!"
    Videodrome is truly a surreal experience. I do not want to include too much information as that would spoil the film for "virgin" viewers. If you are familiar with Cronenberg's work, you may have an inkling of what you're in for. Videodrome can drive one to the brink of madness, and then tell you you've been there for an hour and a half. From scene to scene you can't tell what's real and what is in James Wood's imagination. It's utter insanity, but it's great at the same time. This film is a good companion piece with Cronenberg's Existenze. When you can wrap the audience up in your movie, you have accomplished something few have. And David Cronenberg seems to do that time and again. Cronenberg is not for the faint of heart, definitely.
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    15
    • Backlash007
    • Oct 2, 2001

    FAQ4

    • What are the differences between the R-Rated version and the Unrated Version?
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    • What are the differences between the old UK VHS Version and the R-Rated Version?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 16, 1983 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official page (Canada)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Japanese
      • French
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Videodrome - förgängelsens vapen
    • Filming locations
      • 6 Wellington Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Filmplan International
      • Guardian Trust Company
      • Canadian Film Development Corporation (CFDC)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,952,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,120,439
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,194,175
      • Feb 6, 1983
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,120,439
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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