

Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1978-12-20 · 116 min · ★ 7.2
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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Production details
- 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 SutherlandMatthew Bennell
Brooke AdamsElizabeth Driscoll
Leonard NimoyDr. David Kibner
Jeff GoldblumJack Bellicec
Veronica CartwrightNancy Bellicec
Art HindleDr. Geoffrey Howell
Lelia GoldoniKatherine Hendley
Kevin McCarthyRunning Man (Cameo)
Don SiegelTaxi Driver
Tom LuddyTed Hendley
Stan RitchieStan
Garry GoodrowDr. Boccardo
Maurice ArgentChef
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