A Scanner Darkly (2006) Thriller Drama Sci-Fi Mystery Comedy Crime Animation

Rated R | Threatrical Jul 28, 2006 (US) | Genres Thriller, Drama, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Comedy, Crime, Animation | Runtime 1h 40m
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A Scanner Darkly Plot Synopsis:

In a totalitarian society in a near future, the undercover detective Bob Arctor is working with a small time group of drug users trying to reach the big distributors of a brain-damaging drug called Substance D. His assignment is promoted by the recovery center New Path Corporation, and when Bob begins to lose his own identity and have schizophrenic behavior, he is submitted to tests to check his mental conditions.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: An undercover cop in a not-too-distant future becomes involved with a dangerous new drug and begins to lose his own identity as a result.

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Official Trailer

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A Scanner Darkly Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2006 (more 2006 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 100 minutes /
Genres:  Thriller, Drama, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Comedy, Crime, Animation
Directors: Richard Linklater
Stars: Rory Cochrane, Robert Downey Jr., Mitch Baker, Keanu Reeves, Sean Allen … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jul 28, 2006
Box Office: $5,501,616
Awards: 4
Nominations: 21
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / A Scanner Darkly Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 28, 2006
Writers: Philip K. Dick, Richard Linklater
Producers: George Clooney, Ben Cosgrove, Erin Ferguson, Jennifer Fox, Sara Johnson, Tommy Pallotta, John Sloss, Jonah Smith, Steven Soderbergh, Erwin Stoff, Anne Walker-McBay, Palmer West
Editors: Sandra Adair
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