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Videodrome

  • 19831983
  • RR
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
92K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,006
644
James Woods and Debbie Harry in Videodrome (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
92K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,006
644
  • 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
    • 311User 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 (1983)
    James Woods and Debbie Harry in Videodrome (1983)
    James Woods and Debbie Harry in Videodrome (1983)
    James Woods in Videodrome (1983)
    Julie Khaner in Videodrome (1983)
    Sonja Smits in Videodrome (1983)
    Sonja Smits in Videodrome (1983)
    Lynne Gorman in Videodrome (1983)
    Debbie Harry in Videodrome (1983)
    Debbie Harry in Videodrome (1983)
    Lally Cadeau in Videodrome (1983)
    Debbie Harry in Videodrome (1983)

    Top cast

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    James Woods
    James Woods
    • Max Rennas Max Renn
    Debbie Harry
    Debbie Harry
    • Nicki Brandas Nicki Brand
    • (as Deborah Harry)
    Sonja Smits
    Sonja Smits
    • Bianca O'Blivionas Bianca O'Blivion
    Peter Dvorsky
    Peter Dvorsky
    • Harlanas Harlan
    Leslie Carlson
    Leslie Carlson
    • Barry Convexas Barry Convex
    • (as Les Carlson)
    Jack Creley
    Jack Creley
    • Brian O'Blivionas Brian O'Blivion
    Lynne Gorman
    Lynne Gorman
    • Mashaas Masha
    Julie Khaner
    Julie Khaner
    • Brideyas Bridey
    Reiner Schwarz
    • Mosesas Moses
    David Bolt
    • Raphaelas Raphael
    Lally Cadeau
    Lally Cadeau
    • Rena Kingas Rena King
    Henry Gomez
    • Brolleyas Brolley
    Harvey Chao
    • Japanese Salesmanas Japanese Salesman
    David Tsubouchi
    • Japanese Salesmanas Japanese Salesman
    Kay Hawtrey
    Kay Hawtrey
    • Matronas Matron
    Sam Malkin
    • Sidewalk Derelictas Sidewalk Derelict
    Bob Church
    • Newscasteras Newscaster
    Jayne Eastwood
    Jayne Eastwood
    • Woman Calleras Woman Caller
    • Director
      • David Cronenberg
    • Writer
      • David Cronenberg
    • All cast & crew
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    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 reviews311

    Review
    Top review
    "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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    • Backlash007
    • Oct 2, 2001

    FAQ4

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 4, 1983 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official page (Canada)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Japanese
      • French
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Відеодром
    • 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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