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Blue Velvet
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Blue Velvet

1986-09-19 · 120 min · ★ 7.6

Mystery · Thriller · Crime

The discovery of a severed human ear found in a field leads a young man on an investigation related to a beautiful, mysterious nightclub singer and a group of psychopathic criminals who have kidnapped her child.

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Directors
David Lynch
Production companies
DEG
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,000,000
Revenue
USD 8,636,706

Top Cast

Isabella RosselliniIsabella RosselliniDorothy Vallens
Kyle MacLachlanKyle MacLachlanJeffrey Beaumont
Dennis HopperDennis HopperFrank Booth
Laura DernLaura DernSandy Williams
Hope LangeHope LangeMrs. Williams
Dean StockwellDean StockwellBen
George DickersonGeorge DickersonDetective Williams
Priscilla PointerPriscilla PointerMrs. Beaumont
Frances BayFrances BayAunt Barbara
Jack HarveyMr. Beaumont
Ken StovitzKen StovitzMike
Brad DourifBrad DourifRaymond
Jack NanceJack NancePaul
J. Michael HunterJ. Michael HunterHunter
Dick GreenDon Vallens
Fred PicklerYellow Man
Philip MarkertDr. Gynde
Leonard WatkinsDouble Ed
Moses GibsonDouble Ed
Selden SmithSelden SmithNurse Cindy

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