Scanners
Scanners
Release: 1981-01-14·Runtime: 103m·★ 6.7
Science FictionHorror
After a man with extraordinary, and frighteningly destructive, telepathic abilities is nabbed by agents from a mysterious rogue corporation, he discovers he is far from the only possessor of such strange powers. Some of the other “scanners” have their minds set on world domination, while others are trying to stop them.
Production Countries
Canada
Production Companies
Filmplan International
Canadian Film Development Corporation
Montreal Trust Company of Canada
Trailers & Videos
Cast
William Hopeas Hazmat-Suit Worker (uncredited)
Sonny Forbesas Killer in Attic
Anthony Sherwoodas Scanner in Attic
Alex Stevensas Programmer 3
Michael Ironsideas Darryl Revok
Robert A. Silvermanas Benjamin Pierce
Fred Döderleinas Dieter Tautz
Leon Herbertas Hazmat-Suit Worker (uncredited)
Stephen Lackas Cameron Vale
Patrick McGoohanas Dr. Paul Ruth
Géza Kovácsas Killer in Record Store
Neil Affleckas Student
Louis Del Grandeas First Scanner
Chris Brittonas Hazmat-Suit Worker (uncredited)
Jennifer O'Neillas Kim Obrist
Jock Brandisas Scanner in Attic
Lawrence Daneas Braedon Keller
Victor Knightas Dr. Frane
Chuck Shamataas Tony (uncredited)Crew
" />David CronenbergDirector, Writer
" />Mark IrwinDirector of Photography
" />Charles R. BowersSound Editor" />Jock BrandisGaffer
" />Dick SmithSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
" />Howard ShoreOriginal Music Composer
" />Don BerrySpecial Effects Assistant
" />Gary HymesStunts
" />Pierre DavidExecutive Producer, Presenter" />Alex StevensStunt Coordinator
" />Chris WalasSpecial Effects Makeup Artist