The Lawnmower Man (1992) Horror Sci-Fi
The Lawnmower Man (1992) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Mar 06, 1992 (US) | Genres Horror, Sci-Fi | Runtime 1h 48m
- Our Score: ☆ 6/10
Read our The Lawnmower Man Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 4.96/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.4/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.2/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 3.6/10
The Lawnmower Man Plot Synopsis:
A scientist performs experiments involving intelligence enhancing drugs and virtual reality on a simple-minded gardener. He puts the gardener on an extensive schedule of learning, and quickly he becomes brilliant. But at this point the gardener has a few ideas of his own on how the research should continue, and the scientist begins losing control of his experiments.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A simple man is turned into a genius through the application of computer science.
Tagline: God made him simple. Science made him a god.
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The Lawnmower Man Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1992 (more 1992 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 108 minutes / Horror Genres: Supernatural
Horror Subgenres: Suburbs
Directors: Brett Leonard
Stars: Jeff Fahey, Pierce Brosnan, Jenny Wright, Mark Bringelson, Geoffrey Lewis … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Mar 06, 1992Box Office: $32,100,816
Nominations: 3
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, Japan
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Lawnmower Man Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 06, 1992, Blu-ray CE: Jun 20, 2017, Blu-ray: Jun 20, 2017
Writers: Stephen King, Brett Leonard, Gimel Everett
Producers: Gimel Everett, Steven A. Lane, Peter A. McRae, Robert Pringle, Edward Simons, Milton Subotsky, Masao Takiyama, Clive Turner
Editors: Alan Baumgarten
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The Lawnmower Man (1992) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Lawnmower Man Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Fahey | ... | Jobe Smith |
| Pierce Brosnan | ... | Dr. Lawrence Angelo |
| Jenny Wright | ... | Marnie Burke |
| Mark Bringelson | ... | Sebastian Timms |
| Geoffrey Lewis | ... | Terry McKeen |
| Jeremy Slate | ... | Father Francis McKeen |
| Dean Norris | ... | The Director |
| Colleen Coffey | ... | Caroline Angelo |
| Jim Landis | ... | Ed Walts |
| Troy Evans | ... | Lieutenant Goodwin |
| Rosalee Mayeux | ... | Carla Parkette |
| Austin O''Brien | ... | Peter Parkette |
| Michael Gregory | ... | Security Chief |
| Joe Hart | ... | Patrolman Cooley |
| John Laughlin | ... | Jake Simpson |
| Ray Lykins | ... | Harold Parkette |
| Michael Valverde | ... | Day Gate Guard (as Mike Valverde) |
| Dale Raoul | ... | Dolly |
| Frank Collison | ... | Night Gate Guard |
| John Smart | ... | Assistant (as Jonathan Smart) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Jeff Fahey (b. November 29, 1952) – Jobe Smith
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Jeffrey Fahey - Pierce Brosnan (b. May 16, 1953) – Dr. Lawrence Angelo
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 1¼" (1.86 m)
Also known as: Pirs Brosnan - Jenny Wright (b. March 23, 1962) – Marnie Burke
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Jennifer Wright - Mark Bringelson (b. October 24, 1957) – Sebastian Timms
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Mark Bringleson - Geoffrey Lewis, as Terry McKeen, passed away at age 79 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Geoffery Lewis | Jeoffery Lewis - Jeremy Slate, as Father Francis McKeen, passed away at age 80 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Dean Norris (b. April 8, 1963) – The Director
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Colleen Coffey – Caroline Angelo
Also known as: Colleen T. Coffey | Collen Coffey - Jim Landis – Ed Walts
- Troy Evans (b. February 16, 1948) – Lieutenant Goodwin
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Rosalee Mayeux – Carla Parkette
- Austin O''Brien (b. May 11, 1981) – Peter Parkette
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Michael Gregory (b. November 26, 1944) – Security Chief
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Mike D'Gard | Mike D'Gord | Marlon Mann - Joe Hart (b. November 11, 1957) – Patrolman Cooley
Sign: Scorpio - John Laughlin (b. April 3, 1956) – Jake Simpson
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: John C. McLaughlin | John McLaughlin
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