Altered States (1980)
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In this 1980 sci-fi horror film, William Hurt plays Eddie Jessup, a scientist obsessed with discovering mankind's true role in the universe. To this end, he submits himself to a series of mind-expanding experiments. By enclosing himself in a sensory-deprivation chamber and taking hallucinogenic drugs, Jessup hopes to explore different levels of human consciousness, but instead is devolved into an apelike monster. Director Ken Russell helmed Altered States from a script by Paddy Chayefsky, who adapted his own novel of the same name. Unhappy with the finished product, Chayefsky had his name replaced with his pseudonym Sydney Aaron. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- Starring:
- William Hurt, Blair Brown, (more)
- Director(s):
- Ken Russell
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Altered States
In this 1980 sci-fi horror film, William Hurt plays Eddie Jessup, a scientist obsessed with discovering mankind's true role in the universe. To this end, he submits himself to a series of mind-expanding experiments. By enclosing himself in a sensory-deprivation chamber and taking hallucinogenic drugs, Jessup hopes to explore different levels of human consciousness, but instead is devolved into an apelike monster. Director Ken Russell helmed Altered States from a script by Paddy Chayefsky, who adapted his own novel of the same name. Unhappy with the finished product, Chayefsky had his name replaced with his pseudonym Sydney Aaron. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 103 mins
Complete Cast of Altered States
- William Hurt - Eddie Jessup
- Bob Balaban - Arthur Rosenberg
- Drew Barrymore - Margaret Jessup
- Miguel Godreau - Primal Man
- Peter Brandon - Hobart
- Megan Jeffers - Grace Jessup
- Frank McCarthy - Obispo
- Hap Lawrence - Endocrinology Fellow
- Cynthia Burr - Parrish's Girl
- John Larroquette - X-Ray Technician
- Ora Rubinstein - Young Medical Student
- Blair Brown - Emily Jessup
- Charles Haid - Mason Parrish
- Thaao Penghlis - Eccheverfia
- Dori Brenner - Sylvia Rosenberg
- Charles White Eagle - The Brujo
- Jack Murdock - Hector Orteco
- Evan Richards - Young Rosenberg
- John Walter Davis - Medical Technician
- Susan Bredhoff - Eccheverria's Girl
- George Gaynes - Dr. Wissenschaft
- Paul Larsson - Charlie Thomas
- Director(s):
- Ken Russell
- Writer(s):
- Sidney Aaron, Paddy Chayefsky
- Producer(s):
- Howard Gottfried
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Situations, Not For Children, Nudity, Graphic Violence, Profanity)
- Categories:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language.
You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at
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