A Scanner Darkly

20062006
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1h 40min

A Scanner Darkly (2006)

Theatrical Trailer from Warner Independent Pictures

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Animation Crime Drama

An undercover cop in a not-too-distant future becomes involved with a dangerous new drug and begins to lose his own identity as a result.An undercover cop in a not-too-distant future becomes involved with a dangerous new drug and begins to lose his own identity as a result.An undercover cop in a not-too-distant future becomes involved with a dangerous new drug and begins to lose his own identity as a result.

Director
- Richard Linklater
Writers
- Philip K. Dick(novel "A Scanner Darkly")
- Richard Linklater(screenplay)
Stars

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Awards
- 4 wins & 21 nominations

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Woody Harrelson in A Scanner Darkly (2006)

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Winona Ryder in A Scanner Darkly (2006)

Keanu Reeves in A Scanner Darkly (2006)

Keanu Reeves in A Scanner Darkly (2006)

Robert Downey Jr. in A Scanner Darkly (2006)

Keanu Reeves, Chamblee Ferguson, and Angela Rawna in A Scanner Darkly (2006)

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Rory Cochrane in A Scanner Darkly (2006)

Robert Downey Jr. and Woody Harrelson in A Scanner Darkly (2006)

Winona Ryder in A Scanner Darkly (2006)

Robert Downey Jr. in A Scanner Darkly (2006)

Bob Arctoras Bob Arctor

Donna Hawthorneas Donna Hawthorne

Robert Downey Jr.

James Barrisas James Barris

Charles Freckas Charles Freck

Brown Bear Lodge Hostas Brown Bear Lodge Host

Steven Chester Prince

Copas Cop

Natasha Janina Valdez

Waitressas Waitress
(as Natasha Valdez)

Woody Harrelson

Ernie Luckmanas Ernie Luckman

Chamblee Ferguson

Medical Deputy #2as Medical Deputy #2

Medical Deputy #1as Medical Deputy #1

Arctor's Daughter #1as Arctor's Daughter #1

Arctor's Daughter #2as Arctor's Daughter #2

Arctor's Wifeas Arctor's Wife

Creatureas Creature

Director
- Richard Linklater
Writers
- Philip K. Dick(novel "A Scanner Darkly")
- Richard Linklater(screenplay)
All cast & crew

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In a totalitarian society in a near future, the undercover detective Bob Arctor is working with a small time group of drug users trying to reach the big distributors of a brain-damaging drug called Substance D. His assignment is promoted by the recovery center New Path Corporation, and when Bob begins to lose his own identity and have schizophrenic behavior, he is submitted to tests to check his mental conditions. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Trivia
Robert Downey, Jr. wrote most of his lines down on post-it notes and scattered them around the set so he could read off them while filming a scene. The rotoscoping team simply animated over the notes to remove them from the film during post-production.

Goofs
While showing the monitoring equipment, Hank tells Fred that he could be anyone from Arctor's circle of friends, including Barris. This made sense in the book, however, by this time in the movie Hank has already seen Fred alongside Barris, so he could not possibly think they are the same person.

Quotes
Fred: [voiceover] What does a scanner see? Into the head? Down into the heart? Does it see into me? Into us? Clearly or darkly? I hope it sees clearly because I can't any longer see into myself. I see only murk. I hope for everyone's sake the scanners do better, because if the scanner sees only darkly the way I do, then I'm cursed and cursed again.

Crazy credits
The "Phil" mentioned in the "in memoriam" list as having permanent pancreatic damage is Philip K. Dick himself.

Connections
Featured in One Summer in Austin: The Story of Filming 'A Scanner Darkly' (2006)

Soundtracks
Fog
Written by Thom Yorke (as Thomas Yorke), Phil Selway (as Philip Selway), Jonny Greenwood (as Jonathan Greenwood),
Colin Greenwood and Ed O'Brien (as Edward O'Brien)
Performed by Radiohead
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under licence from EMI Film & Television Music

Top review

8/10

Pure Phillip K. paranoia

Saw this film today in a theater with no air conditioning on the hottest day of the year...pretty fitting for a movie about claustrophobic paranoia. I'd been looking forward to seeing this from the first time I saw the trailer. Whatever can be said about this film, there is no denying it's totally unique look. After awhile, you begin to get used to the rotoscoping and then suddenly, there will be something thrown in that will call attention to itself and remind you that you are watching animation. I am a fan of Dick's work, but have not yet read the novel upon which this film is based. Great performances all around and kudos to Linklater for his fantastic vision. The film could be considered a bit talky to the average moviegoer, but is much appreciated by fans of cerebral sci-fi. Fascinating premise is told through interesting blend of suspense and comedy. Not for everyone, but certainly worth a look. Certain to become a cult classic.

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illusionation
Jul 17, 2006

Release date
- July 7, 2006 (Canada)
Country of origin
- United States
Official sites
- Warner Bros (France)
- Warner Bros (United States)
Language
- English
Also known as
- Затьмарення
Filming locations
- Elgin, Texas, USA
Production companies
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Budget
- $8,700,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $5,501,616
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $391,672
- Jul 9, 2006
Gross worldwide
- $7,659,918

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Runtime
- 1h 40min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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