Canada / USA,
1988, 115 min
(Alternative: 111 min)
Directed by:
David CronenbergCinematography:
Peter SuschitzkyComposer:
Howard ShoreCast:
Jeremy Irons, Geneviève Bujold, Heidi von Palleske, Barbara Gordon, Shirley Douglas, Stephen Lack, Denis Akiyama, Jill Hennessy, Dee McCafferty (more)Plots(1)
A psychological thriller (based on a true story) in which Jeremy Irons plays both Elliot and Beverly Mantle, a pair of gynaecologist twins who have always shared everything - until Claire (Genevieve Bujold) walks into their clinic. Initially toying with her affections, sibling rivalry gradually increases until the two threaten to pull each other apart. Relatively restrained drama from horror director David Cronenberg, except for fantasy sequences involving bizarre gynaecological instruments. (ITV DVD)
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