Dead Ringers (1988)

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Written by Bari Wood, Jack Geasland

Directed by David Cronenberg

Running Time: 115 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1988

Rating: 18 Certificate

Filmed in Colour

This powerful and highly disturbing psychological thriller, directed by David Cronenberg and starring Jeremy Irons and Geneviève Bujold, works extremely well. It doesn't need too many special effects; the premise - of twin gynaecologist brothers, one whom is successful with women and passes them over to his brother when he's bored with them - is disturbing enough, but then, when the shy brother falls in love, it gets seriously out of hand as they begin a terrifying descent into drugs and madness.

If that wasn't enough, Irons produces a powerhouse performance, playing both the twins Beverly and Elliot Mantle. Add in Bujold as the famous and infertile actress who's torn between the two brothers, and you've got a belter of a movie.

Highly recommended.

Cast

Image for Jeremy IronsJeremy IronsBeverly Mantle/Elliot Mantle
Image for Geneviève BujoldGeneviève BujoldClaire Niveau
Heidi von PalleskeCary
Barbara GordonDanuta
Shirley DouglasLaura
Stephen LackAnders Wolleck
Nick NicholsLeo
Lynne CormackArlene
Damir AndreiBirchall
Miriam NewhouseMrs. Bookman
David HughesSuperintendent
Richard W. FarrellDean of Medicine
Warren DavisAnatomy Class Supervisor
Jonathan HaleyBeverly at 9
Nicholas HaleyElliot at 9

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