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Impulse

1984-09-28 · 91 min · ★ 5.3

Horror · Mystery · Science Fiction · Thriller

After a small earthquake in a tiny, quiet town, local citizens start to exhibit bizarre, violent and self-destructive behaviour.

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Directors
Graham Baker
Production companies
ABC Motion Pictures, 20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 2,773,433

Top Cast

Tim MathesonTim MathesonStuart
Meg TillyMeg TillyJennifer
Hume CronynHume CronynDr. Carr
John KarlenJohn KarlenBob Russell
Bill PaxtonBill PaxtonEddie
Amy StrykerMargo
Claude Earl JonesClaude Earl JonesSheriff
Robert WightmanHoward
Lorinne VozoffMrs. Russell
Peter JasonPeter JasonMan in Truck
Jack T. CollisMr. Arson
Chuck DorsettReverend
Holgie ForresterHolgie ForresterTeller
Allan GrafAllan GrafDeputy
Anne HaneyAnne HaneyMrs. Piersall
Gary KirkPlant Manager
Bernie KubyBernie KubyMr. Bidemeyer
Thomas J. SauberBand Leader
Hugo StangerOld Geezer
Sherri StonerSherri StonerYoung Girl with Gum

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