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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
    • 544User reviews
    • 251Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 7 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Top cast

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    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Quaid
    Sharon Stone
    Sharon Stone
    • Lori
    Michael Ironside
    Michael Ironside
    • Richter
    Rachel Ticotin
    Rachel Ticotin
    • Melina
    Ronny Cox
    Ronny Cox
    • Cohaagen
    Marshall Bell
    Marshall Bell
    • George…
    Mel Johnson Jr.
    Mel Johnson Jr.
    • Benny
    Michael Champion
    Michael Champion
    • Helm
    Roy Brocksmith
    Roy Brocksmith
    • Dr. Edgemar
    Ray Baker
    Ray Baker
    • McClane
    Rosemary Dunsmore
    Rosemary Dunsmore
    • Dr. Lull
    David Knell
    David Knell
    • Ernie
    Alexia Robinson
    Alexia Robinson
    • Tiffany
    Dean Norris
    Dean Norris
    • Tony
    Mark Carlton
    • Bartender
    Debbie Lee Carrington
    Debbie Lee Carrington
    • Thumbelina
    Lycia Naff
    Lycia Naff
    • Mary
    Robert Costanzo
    Robert Costanzo
    • 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)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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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

    User reviews544

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Classic Verhoeven
    One of the best mind trips ever, I could only wish this movies was made ten years later. Even for 1990, this film had some of the most imaginative make-up I've ever seen in a movie. While it had Paul Verhoeven's classic shallowness, the film really touched new ground not only with science fiction but also with special effects. Talk a good few years for a director, he not only changed sci-fi with Robocop, he did it again with Total Recall. Verhoeven will never, ever win an Oscar for best director, but his movies will at least be entertaining in most respects.
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    • Jun 21, 2002

    FAQ12

    • 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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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

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