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
Michael Ironsideas Darryl Revok
Neil Affleckas Student
William Hopeas Hazmat-Suit Worker (uncredited)
Chuck Shamataas Tony (uncredited)
Fred Döderleinas Dieter Tautz
Jock Brandisas Scanner in Attic
Chris Brittonas Hazmat-Suit Worker (uncredited)
Jennifer O'Neillas Kim Obrist
Leon Herbertas Hazmat-Suit Worker (uncredited)
Robert A. Silvermanas Benjamin Pierce
Géza Kovácsas Killer in Record Store
Sonny Forbesas Killer in Attic
Anthony Sherwoodas Scanner in Attic
Stephen Lackas Cameron Vale
Louis Del Grandeas First Scanner
Victor Knightas Dr. Frane
Alex Stevensas Programmer 3
Patrick McGoohanas Dr. Paul Ruth
Lawrence Daneas Braedon KellerCrew
" />Don BerrySpecial Effects Assistant
" />Charles R. BowersSound Editor
" />David CronenbergDirector, Writer" />Alex StevensStunt Coordinator
" />Pierre DavidExecutive Producer, Presenter
" />Howard ShoreOriginal Music Composer
" />Dick SmithSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
" />Gary HymesStunts" />Jock BrandisGaffer
" />Mark IrwinDirector of Photography
" />Chris WalasSpecial Effects Makeup Artist