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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Philip K. Dick (short story "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale") (inspiration)
Ronald Shusett (screen story) ...
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Release Date:
1 June 1990 (USA)
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Tagline:
They stole his mind, now he wants it back. more
Plot:
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? full summary | full synopsis
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Mars
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Memory
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Dream
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Construction Worker
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False Memory
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
Another 5 wins
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13 nominations
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Certainly One Of Arnie's Best Ever Movies
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Arnold Schwarzenegger | ... | Douglas Quaid / Hauser | |
| Rachel Ticotin | ... | Melina | |
| Sharon Stone | ... | Lori | |
| Ronny Cox | ... | Vilos Cohaagen | |
| Michael Ironside | ... | Richter | |
| Marshall Bell | ... | George / Kuato | |
| Mel Johnson Jr. | ... | Benny | |
| Michael Champion | ... | Helm | |
| Roy Brocksmith | ... | Dr. Edgemar | |
| Ray Baker | ... | Bob McClane | |
| Rosemary Dunsmore | ... | Dr. Lull | |
| David Knell | ... | Ernie | |
| Alexia Robinson | ... | Tiffany | |
| Dean Norris | ... | Tony | |
| Mark Carlton | ... | Bartender |
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Also Known As:
El vengador del futuro (USA: Spanish title)
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Runtime:
113 min
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Colour:
Colour (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.78 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) |
Dolby SR (35 mm prints)
Certification:
Portugal:M/16 |
Australia:M (cut) |
Australia:MA (re-rating) (2005) |
Australia:R (original rating) |
Finland:K-16 (cut) (1991) |
USA:R (certificate #30288) |
New Zealand:M |
Finland:K-18 (uncut) (2001) |
Finland:K-18 (cut) (1990) |
Germany:16 (cut version) |
Iceland:16 |
USA:X (original rating) |
Philippines:R-18 |
Brazil:16 |
India:A |
South Korea:15 (cable rating) |
Argentina:18 |
Canada:18+ (Quebec) |
Chile:18 |
France:-12 |
Netherlands:16 |
Norway:18 |
Singapore:M18 |
South Korea:18 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:18 |
West Germany:18 |
Canada:R (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) |
Germany:BPjM Restricted
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Both the adaptation of the screenplay (written by Piers Anthony) and early drafts of the script had the main character's name as Douglas Quail. The original Philip K. Dick story has the name Quail as well. The film was being made during the Bush administration, with Dan Quayle as Vice President and it is presumed that this was the reason for the change.
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Factual errors: The first name of the author of the original story (Philip K. Dick) is misspelled as "Phillip" in the credits.
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Referenced in This Film Is Not Yet Rated (2006)
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Rubble City
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Will there be a sequel?Original Rating an X?
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I've seen TOTAL RECALL many times over the years and I'm never failed to be impressed with it . Some people dislike it and I feel I must defend the movie
" Confused plot " - Sorry but I managed to understand the complex plot first time I saw the movie and was impressed that Hollywood had merged a high concept plot with a FX laden extravaganza , such a pity this didn't lead to more thoughtful action adventures . If you want to see a confused plot try watching a James Bond movie from the 1980s
" The violence " - Yeah this is a violent movie for sure but I do wish people would educate themselves to the work of directors before they criticize . Paul Verhoeven had previously made FLESH AND BLOOD and ROBOCOP so a futuristic adventure by Verhoeven that was awarded an 18 certificate isn't going to be confused with an episode of the teletubbies
What I liked from Verhoeven's directing is that he's made everything so recognizable , nothing is ridiculously futuristic looking and we see the characters wearing clothes that wouldn't look out of place in the 1980s . Verhoeven also brings little satirical stabs to the proceedings as he did with ROBOCOP and it's a great shame we see less and less of this European director working for Hollywood
Verhoeven even gets a good performance from Big Arnie , okay this body builder was never in danger of winning an Oscar but Arnie doesn't send himself up and nor do his wise cracks like in his other blockbusters but he does make for an affable - Though violent - hero . Michael Ironside gives the most memorable performance which considering he spends most of the movie running around with a gun is no small achievement .
One interesting thing I noticed about TOTAL RECALL after seeing it again last night is that it's unapologetic on being on the side of the rebels who are waging a war against the greedy Mars company . Anyone believe that if it was made today the rebels/terrorists would be the bad guys ?
Anyway this is along with the original TERMINATOR the best movie starring Arnie though most of the credit for this movie belongs to the screenwriters and director and it's a great pity Hollywood is reluctant to mix a high concept SF plot with a crowd pleasing action adventure