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Total Recall

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Arnold Schwarzenegger in Total Recall (1990)
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When a man goes in to have virtual vacation memories of the planet Mars implanted in his mind, an unexpected and harrowing series of events forces him to go to the planet for real - or is he... Read allWhen a man goes in to have virtual vacation memories of the planet Mars implanted in his mind, an unexpected and harrowing series of events forces him to go to the planet for real - or is he?When a man goes in to have virtual vacation memories of the planet Mars implanted in his mind, an unexpected and harrowing series of events forces him to go to the planet for real - or is he?
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  • Director
    • Paul Verhoeven
  • Writers
    • Philip K. Dick(short story "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale")
    • Ronald Shusett(screen story)
    • Dan O'Bannon(screen story)
  • Stars
    • Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Sharon Stone
    • Michael Ironside
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  • Director
    • Paul Verhoeven
  • Writers
    • Philip K. Dick(short story "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale")
    • Ronald Shusett(screen story)
    • Dan O'Bannon(screen story)
  • Stars
    • Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Sharon Stone
    • Michael Ironside
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 541User reviews
    • 251Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 7 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Quaidas Quaid
    Sharon Stone
    Sharon Stone
    • Lorias Lori
    Michael Ironside
    Michael Ironside
    • Richteras Richter
    Rachel Ticotin
    Rachel Ticotin
    • Melinaas Melina
    Ronny Cox
    Ronny Cox
    • Cohaagenas Cohaagen
    Marshall Bell
    Marshall Bell
    • Georgeas George…
    Mel Johnson Jr.
    Mel Johnson Jr.
    • Bennyas Benny
    Michael Champion
    Michael Champion
    • Helmas Helm
    Roy Brocksmith
    Roy Brocksmith
    • Dr. Edgemaras Dr. Edgemar
    Ray Baker
    Ray Baker
    • McClaneas McClane
    Rosemary Dunsmore
    Rosemary Dunsmore
    • Dr. Lullas Dr. Lull
    David Knell
    David Knell
    • Ernieas Ernie
    Alexia Robinson
    Alexia Robinson
    • Tiffanyas Tiffany
    Dean Norris
    Dean Norris
    • Tonyas Tony
    Mark Carlton
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    Debbie Lee Carrington
    Debbie Lee Carrington
    • Thumbelinaas Thumbelina
    Lycia Naff
    Lycia Naff
    • Maryas Mary
    Robert Costanzo
    Robert Costanzo
    • Harryas Harry
    • (as Bobby Costanzo)
    • Director
      • Paul Verhoeven
    • Writers
      • Philip K. Dick(short story "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale") (inspiration)
      • Ronald Shusett(screen story) (screenplay)
      • Dan O'Bannon(screen story) (screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      After seeing Sharon Stone's performance as Lori in this movie, director Paul Verhoeven would cast her in the movie Basic Instinct (1992) due to her ability to play a character that could change from a timid charming sweetheart to a diabolical person and back again at a moment's notice. He also stated that this is the way Sharon Stone is in real life.
    • Goofs
      Quaid touches walls, switches on lights, and grabs Lori's arms to explain that he is being hunted by spies, then shows his blood-covered hands to her, yet there is no blood on her arms or the walls.
    • Quotes

      Lori: Doug, honey... you wouldn't hurt me, would you, sweetheart? Sweetheart, be reasonable. After all, we're married!

      [Lori goes for her gun, Quaid shoots her in the head, killing her]

      Douglas Quaid: Consider that a divorce!

    • Crazy credits
      Play the Total Recall (1990) video game by Acclaim.
    • Alternate versions
      The Finnish theatrical release (1990) was rated K/F-18 but still cut by 23 seconds. The VHS release (1991) was rated K/F-16 and cut by 68 seconds. The DVD release of 2001 is rated K/F-18 and is listed as uncut.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Total Recall/Strapless/Fire Birds/Class of 1999/Jesus of Montreal (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Mutant Dancing
      Written and Performed by Bruno Louchouarn

      Produced by Joe La Mont

      Published by Lygon St. Music and Barney Sue Music

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    8/10
    Verhoeven bonkers adaptation of a P. K. Dick story.
    Doug Quaid keeps getting recurring dreams about a visit to Mars. In spite of his friends warnings, he decides to have a memory implanted Mars holiday. But during the implantation he remembers being a secret agent who is fighting evil Mars boss Vilos Cohaagen. Things are about to go very intergalactic bonkers indeed.

    Total Recall finds director Paul Verhoeven on particularly OTT form, with the often maligned director cranking up the action and violence to the max. So then, who better to play out the carnage than the big Austrian oak himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger? It was actually Schwarzenegger who brought Verhoeven into the picture. The idea for the film had been kicking around for years, a number of director's came and went, David Cronenberg famously worked on a screenplay for a year only to have it jettisoned for being too close to the P. K. Dick short story "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale". The makers wanted a high energy sci-fi blockbuster, a star vehicle for Schwarzenegger, and Verhoeven was only too happy to oblige.

    Total Recall is a fascinating concept as we find ourselves wondering what in fact is reality? Quaid himself is never quite sure as the film takes a delicious twist at the midpoint to further compound the confusion, but in true Verhoeven style, it all comes crashing together in a giant ball of bangs, crashes and explosions. It should be noted that the film is far removed from the cerebral essence of Dick's story, and really when one saw that Schwarzenegger was to star in a Verhoeven directed adaptation, one really should be prepared for the high octane brain dumb down that Total Recall is. Something which was beyond some highbrow critics who are still baffled by the gargantuan financial success of the film (it made over $260 million worldwide).

    Fleshing out the cast are a stoic reliable bunch. Rachael Ticotin, Ronny Cox, Sharon Stone & Michael Ironside deliver the expected tongue in cheek professionalism. While the effects prove to be a mixture of the poor and the decent - though it's nice to see the often lost art of model work being of a pretty high standard. All of which leaves me personally with a film that I find to be a hugely enjoyable piece of uber violent popcorn fodder. 8/10
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    • What was Richter's relationship with Lori? Was he her boyfriend? Was he her husband?
    • What is 'Total Recall' about?
    • Is 'Total Recall' based on a book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 1, 1990 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Mexico
    • Official site
      • Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El vengador del futuro
    • Filming locations
      • Estudios Churubusco - C. Atletas 2, Country Club Churubusco, Coyoacán, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Carolco Pictures
      • Estudios Churubusco Azteca S.A.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $65,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $119,412,921
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $25,533,700
      • Jun 3, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $261,317,921
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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