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The Fly (1986)
7.5
Ratings: 7.5/10 from 57,580 users
Metascore:
79/100
Reviews: 232 user | 140 critic | 11 from Metacritic.com A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong. Director:David Cronenberg |
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| Jeff Goldblum | ... | ||
| Geena Davis | ... | ||
| John Getz | ... | ||
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Joy Boushel | ... | |
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Leslie Carlson | ... |
Dr. Brent Cheevers
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Michael Copeman | ... |
2nd Man in Bar
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| David Cronenberg | ... | ||
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Carol Lazare | ... | |
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Shawn Hewitt | ... | |
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Storyline
Seth Brundle, a brilliant but eccentric scientist attempts to woo investigative journalist Veronica Quaife by offering her a scoop on his latest research in the field of matter transportation, which against all the expectations of the scientific establishment have proved successful. Up to a point. Brundle thinks he has ironed out the last problem when he successfully transports a living creature, but when he attempts to teleport himself a fly enters one of the transmission booths, and Brundle finds he is a changed man. This Science-Gone-Mad film is the source of the quotable quote "Be afraid. Be very afraid." Written by Mark Thompson <mrt@oasis.icl.co.uk>
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Be afraid. Be very afraid. See more »Parents Guide:
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(USA) See more »Also Known As:
La mosca See more »Filming Locations:
John Anderson Charcoal Broiled Hamburgers, 5270 Yonge Street, Willowdale, Toronto, Ontario, Canada See more »Box Office
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$7,007,423 (USA) (17 August 1986) (1195 Screens)Gross:
$40,456,565 (USA)Company Credits
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Seth Brundle: What am I working on? Uhh... I'm working on something that will change the world, and human life as we know it.
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Performed by Bryan Ferry
Written by Nile Rodgers, Bryan Ferry
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Screenwriter Charles Edward Pogue originated the idea of remaking The Fly, and wrote the script. When David Cronenberg was hired as director, one condition was that he be able to extensively rewrite the script. Cronenberg substantially altered the characters (and their names), the dialogue, and much of the plot. However, key details from Pogue's script (the fusion of man and fly and details of the metamorphosis) were retained. See more »Goofs
Revealing mistakes: When Brundle is giving his 'gene pool speech' to Ronny, he's walking around shirtless in his apartment. In the long shot of him (eventually) walking out of the room, the hairy wound on his back is not present. Seconds earlier in the scene, it is there and Ronny comments on it. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Seth Brundle: What am I working on? Uhh... I'm working on something that will change the world, and human life as we know it.
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"Help Me"Performed by Bryan Ferry
Written by Nile Rodgers, Bryan Ferry
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