Altered States (1980)
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 103 mins
Theatrical Release Information:
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, All Movie Guide
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Altered States Trivia
Who played Eddie Jessup in the movie Altered States?
William Hurt played Eddie Jessup in the movie Altered States
Who played Emily Jessup in the movie Altered States?
Blair Brown played Emily Jessup in the movie Altered States
Who played Arthur Rosenberg in the movie Altered States?
Bob Balaban played Arthur Rosenberg in the movie Altered States
Who played Mason Parrish in the movie Altered States?
Charles M. Haid played Mason Parrish in the movie Altered States
Who played Margaret Jessup in the movie Altered States?
Drew Barrymore played Margaret Jessup in the movie Altered States
Who played Eccheverfia in the movie Altered States?
Thaao Penghlis played Eccheverfia in the movie Altered States
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