Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) Horror Sci-Fi
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 7.4/10
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Invasion of the Body Snatchers Plot Synopsis:
The first remake of the paranoid infiltration classic moves the setting for the invasion from a small town to the city of San Fransisco and starts as Matthew Bennell notices that several of his friends are complaining that their close relatives are in some way different. When questioned later they themselves seem changed as they deny everything or make lame excuses. As the invaders increase in number they become more open and Bennell, who has by now witnessed an attempted "replacement" realises that he and his friends must escape or suffer the same fate. But who can he trust to help him and who has already been snatched?
Synopsis / Plot Summary: In San Francisco, a group of people discover the human race is being replaced one by one, with clones devoid of emotion.
Tagline: Get some sleep
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Invasion of the Body Snatchers Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1978 (more 1978 movies)
Box Office: $24,946,533
Awards: 3
Nominations: 11
Language: English, French
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Invasion of the Body Snatchers Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 22, 1978
Writers: W.D. Richter, Jack Finney
Producers: Robert H. Solo
Editors: Douglas Stewart
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Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) Cast (Click to Expand)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Donald Sutherland | ... | Matthew Bennell |
| Brooke Adams | ... | Elizabeth Driscoll |
| Jeff Goldblum | ... | Jack Bellicec |
| Veronica Cartwright | ... | Nancy Bellicec |
| Leonard Nimoy | ... | Dr. David Kibner |
| Art Hindle | ... | Dr. Geoffrey Howell |
| Lelia Goldoni | ... | Katherine Hendley |
| Kevin McCarthy | ... | Running Man |
| Don Siegel | ... | Taxi Driver |
| Tom Luddy | ... | Ted Hendley |
| Stan Ritchie | ... | Stan |
| David Fisher | ... | Mr. Gianni |
| Tom Dahlgren | ... | Detective |
| Garry Goodrow | ... | Dr. Boccardo (as Gary Goodrow) |
| Jerry Walter | ... | Restaurant Owner |
| Maurice Argent | ... | Chef |
| Sam Conti | ... | Street Barker |
| Wood Moy | ... | Mr. Tong |
| R. Wong | ... | Mrs. Tong |
| Rose Kaufman | ... | Outraged Woman |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Donald Sutherland, as Matthew Bennell, passed away at age 88 in Miami, Florida, USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m) - Brooke Adams (b. February 8, 1949) – Elizabeth Driscoll
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Brooke C. Adams - Jeff Goldblum (b. October 22, 1952) – Jack Bellicec
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 4½" (1.95 m)
Also known as: Jeff Goldberg - Veronica Cartwright (b. April 20, 1949) – Nancy Bellicec
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Leonard Nimoy, as Dr. David Kibner, passed away at age 83 in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Leonard Nemoy - Art Hindle (b. July 21, 1948) – Dr. Geoffrey Howell
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Arthur Hindle - Lelia Goldoni (b. October 1, 1936) – Katherine Hendley
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Leilia Goldoni | Lelia Goldoni Hale - Kevin McCarthy, as Running Man, passed away at age 96 in Hyannis, Massachusetts, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Kevin Mc Carthy | Kelvin McCarthy | Kevin Mccarthy - Don Siegel, as Taxi Driver, passed away at age 78 in Nipomo, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Don | Donald Siegel | Allen Smithee - Tom Luddy – Ted Hendley
- Stan Ritchie – Stan
- David Fisher – Mr. Gianni
- Tom Dahlgren (b. September 22, 1933) – Detective
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Tom Dahlgern - Garry Goodrow, as Dr. Boccardo (as Gary Goodrow), passed away at age 80 in New York, New York, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Gary Goodrow - Jerry Walter, as Restaurant Owner, passed away at age 53 in Sausalito, California, USA.
Sign: Aries
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