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Invasion of the Body Snatchers
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Invasion of the Body Snatchers

1978-12-20 · 116 min · ★ 7.2

Science Fiction · Horror

The residents of San Francisco are becoming drone-like shadows of their former selves, and as the phenomenon spreads, two Department of Health workers uncover the horrifying truth.

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Directors
Philip Kaufman
Production companies
United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,500,000
Revenue
USD 24,946,533

Top Cast

Donald SutherlandDonald SutherlandMatthew Bennell
Brooke AdamsBrooke AdamsElizabeth Driscoll
Leonard NimoyLeonard NimoyDr. David Kibner
Jeff GoldblumJeff GoldblumJack Bellicec
Veronica CartwrightVeronica CartwrightNancy Bellicec
Art HindleArt HindleDr. Geoffrey Howell
Lelia GoldoniLelia GoldoniKatherine Hendley
Kevin McCarthyKevin McCarthyRunning Man (Cameo)
Don SiegelDon SiegelTaxi Driver
Tom LuddyTom LuddyTed Hendley
Stan RitchieStan RitchieStan
David FisherMr. Gianni
Tom DahlgrenDetective
Garry GoodrowGarry GoodrowDr. Boccardo
Jerry WalterRestaurant Owner
Maurice ArgentMaurice ArgentChef
Sam ContiStreet Barker
Wood MoyWood MoyMr. Tong
R. WongMrs. Tong
Rose KaufmanOutraged Woman

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