Canada,
1981, 103 min
(Alternative: 99 min)
Directed by:
David CronenbergScreenplay:
David CronenbergCinematography:
Mark IrwinComposer:
Howard ShoreCast:
Stephen Lack, Patrick McGoohan, Jennifer O'Neill, Lawrence Dane, Michael Ironside, Robert A. Silverman, Géza Kovács, Fred Doederlein, William Hope (more)VOD (4)
Plots(1)
When a rogue Scanner of unparalleled power (Michael Ironside) wages a bloody war against the normals, young empath Cameron Vale (Stephen Lack) is recruited to track him down. But Vale is inexperienced and a battle with another Scanner could mean a grisly death...or worse. Can Vale vanquish his insanely violent, power-mad adversary? (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
The Saturn Awards
- 1981 - Best International Film
- 1981 - Dick Smith (Best Make-Up)
- 1981 - Gary Zeller (Best Special / Visual Effects)