Total Recall (1990) Thriller Sci-Fi Action Adventure
Total Recall (1990) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 7.5/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.0/10
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Total Recall Plot Synopsis:
Douglas Quaid is haunted by a recurring dream about a journey to Mars. He hopes to find out more about this dream and buys a holiday at Rekall Inc. where they sell implanted memories. But something goes wrong with the memory implantation and he remembers being a secret agent fighting against the evil Mars administrator Cohaagen. Now the story really begins and it's a rollercoaster ride until the massive end of the movie.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: When a man goes for virtual vacation memories of the planet Mars, an unexpected and harrowing series of events forces him to go to the planet for real - or does he?
Tagline: They stole his mind, now he wants it back.
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Total Recall Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1990 (more 1990 movies)
Box Office: $119,412,921
Awards: 7
Nominations: 16
Language: English
Country: United States, Mexico
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Total Recall Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 01, 1990
Writers: Philip K. Dick, Ronald Shusett, Dan O'Bannon, Jon Povill, Gary Goldman
Producers: Buzz Feitshans, Robert Fentress, Mario Kassar, David Rodgers, Elliot Schick, Ronald Shusett, Andrew G. Vajna
Editors: Frank J. Urioste
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Total Recall (1990) Cast (Click to Expand)
Total Recall Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold Schwarzenegger | ... | Quaid |
| Rachel Ticotin | ... | Melina |
| Sharon Stone | ... | Lori |
| Ronny Cox | ... | Cohaagen |
| Michael Ironside | ... | Richter |
| Marshall Bell | ... | George / Kuato |
| Mel Johnson Jr. | ... | Benny |
| Michael Champion | ... | Helm |
| Roy Brocksmith | ... | Dr. Edgemar |
| Ray Baker | ... | McClane |
| Rosemary Dunsmore | ... | Dr. Lull |
| David Knell | ... | Ernie |
| Alexia Robinson | ... | Tiffany |
| Dean Norris | ... | Tony |
| Mark Carlton | ... | Bartender |
| Debbie Lee Carrington | ... | Thumbelina |
| Lycia Naff | ... | Mary |
| Robert Costanzo | ... | Harry (as Bobby Costanzo) |
| Michael LaGuardia | ... | Stevens |
| Priscilla Allen | ... | Fat Lady |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Arnold Schwarzenegger (b. July 30, 1947) – Quaid
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Arnold Strong 'Mr. Universe' | Arnold | Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger | Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger | Arnold Strong - Rachel Ticotin (b. November 1, 1958) – Melina
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Rachel Ticoti - Sharon Stone (b. March 10, 1958) – Lori
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Also known as: Sahron Stone | Sheron Stoun - Ronny Cox (b. July 23, 1938) – Cohaagen
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Daniel Ronald Cox | Ronny & Mary - Michael Ironside (b. February 12, 1950) – Richter
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: M. Ironside | Mike Ironside - Marshall Bell (b. September 28, 1942) – George / Kuato
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Mel Johnson Jr. – Benny
Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Mel Johnson - Michael Champion – Helm
- Roy Brocksmith, as Dr. Edgemar, passed away at age 56 in Burbank, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Ray Brocksmith - Ray Baker (b. July 9, 1948) – McClane
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Raymond Baker - Rosemary Dunsmore (b. July 13, 1952) – Dr. Lull
Sign: Cancer - David Knell (b. September 8, 1961) – Ernie
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m)
Also known as: David Nell - Alexia Robinson (b. January 1, 1960) – Tiffany
Sign: Capricorn - Dean Norris (b. April 8, 1963) – Tony
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Mark Carlton (b. January 15, 1945) – Bartender
Sign: Capricorn
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