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Scanners (1981)

Film · 1981 · 103 min · R · Science Fiction · Horror

10 Seconds: The Pain Begins. 15 Seconds: You Can’t Breathe. 20 Seconds: You Explode.

A scientist trains a man with an advanced telepathic ability called 'scanning' to stop a dangerous Scanner with extraordinary psychic powers from waging war against non-Scanners.

Directed by David Cronenberg

Starring Stephen Lack, Jennifer O'Neill, Michael Ironside, Patrick McGoohan, Lawrence Dane, Robert A. Silverman, Lee Broker, Mavor Moore

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In cinemas14 January 1981
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Physical release13 June 2000
First release anywhere14 January 1981

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