Dead Ringers
"Two bodies. Two minds. One soul."
Originally released in 1988. Dead Ringers is a thriller/horror film. directed by David Cronenberg.
Starring Jeremy Irons, Geneviève Bujold, and Heidi von Palleske
Synopsis
Elliot, a successful gynecologist, works at the same practice as his identical twin, Beverly. Elliot is attracted to many of his patients and has affairs with them. When he inevitably loses interest, he will give the woman over to Beverly, the meeker of the two, without the woman knowing the difference. Beverly falls hard for one of the patients, Claire, but when she inadvertently deceives him, he slips into a state of madness.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 23, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (969 votes)
Budget
$13M
Production budget
Box Office
$8M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $13,000,000
- Revenue
- $8,038,508
Production Companies
- Mantle Clinic II
- Téléfilm Canada
- Morgan Creek Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dead Ringers about?
Elliot, a successful gynecologist, works at the same practice as his identical twin, Beverly. Elliot is attracted to many of his patients and has affairs with them. When he inevitably loses interes...
Who directed Dead Ringers?
Dead Ringers was directed by David Cronenberg.
How long is Dead Ringers?
Dead Ringers has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Dead Ringers released?
Dead Ringers was released on September 23, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dead Ringers?
The main cast of Dead Ringers includes Jeremy Irons, Geneviève Bujold, Heidi von Palleske, Barbara Gordon, Shirley Douglas.
Is Dead Ringers worth watching?
Dead Ringers has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 969 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.