USA,
1980, 102 min
Directed by:
Ken RussellScreenplay:
Paddy ChayefskyCinematography:
Jordan CronenwethComposer:
John CoriglianoCast:
William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid, Drew Barrymore, John Larroquette, George Gaynes, Thaao Penghlis, Dori Brenner, Evan Richards (more)Plots(1)
An American researching different states of consciousness with the aid of mind altering drugs and an isolation chamber begins to experience disturbing physical changes in his body that point toward an evolutionary regression. (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1981 - John Corigliano (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1981 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
- 1981 - Best Sound Mixing
The Saturn Awards
- 1981 - Dick Smith (Best Make-Up)
- 1981 - Best Science Fiction Film
- 1981 - Ken Russell (Best Director)
- 1981 - Paddy Chayefsky (Best Writing)