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eXistenZ

1999-04-14 · 97 min · ★ 6.8

Action · Thriller · Science Fiction

A game designer on the run from assassins must play her latest virtual reality creation with a marketing trainee to determine if the game has been damaged.

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Directors
David Cronenberg
Production companies
Alliance Atlantis, Serendipity Point Films, Natural Nylon Entertainment
Countries
Canada, United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 15,000,000
Revenue
USD 2,856,712

Top Cast

Jennifer Jason LeighJennifer Jason LeighAllegra Geller
Jude LawJude LawTed Pikul
Ian HolmIan HolmKiri Vinokur
Willem DafoeWillem DafoeGas
Don McKellarDon McKellarYevgeny Nourish
Callum Keith RennieCallum Keith RennieHugo Carlaw
Christopher EcclestonChristopher EcclestonSeminar Leader
Sarah PolleySarah PolleyMerle
Robert A. SilvermanRobert A. SilvermanD'Arcy Nader
Kris LemcheKris LemcheNoel Dichter
Oscar HsuChinese Waiter
Vik SahayVik SahayMale Assistant
Kirsten JohnsonKirsten JohnsonFemale Assistant
James KirchnerJames KirchnerLandry
Balázs KoósBalázs KoósMale Volunteer
Stephanie BeldingStephanie BeldingFemale Volunteer
Gerry QuigleyGerry QuigleyTrout Farm Worker

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