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Facts
1978 · Thriller, Mystery · EnglishCritics and audiences agree
Critics vs audiences
Critics and audiences agree
Critics 71Audiences 68GoodWatch 69
Running time
1 h 53 min
A typical length for thrillers, +9 min on the typical 104
typical 104113
Half of all thrillers run 94–118 min.
Reach
Streams in 6 countries, rent or buy in 70 more
Released
1978
January 6, 1978
48 years ago
Genres
ThrillerMysteryHorror
Language
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Content
PG · Disturbing imageryBetter for older viewers
Rated
- PGUnited States
Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesStrong
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking
Not listed for kids or family movie night.
Starring
Geneviève Bujold, Michael Douglas, Elizabeth Ashley






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Elizabeth AshleyMrs. Emerson
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Richard WidmarkDr. Harris
Lois ChilesNancy Greenly
Lance LeGaultVince
Hari RhodesDr. Morelind- GBGary BartonComputer Technician
- FDFrank DowningKelly
Richard DoyleJim
Alan HaufrectDr. Marcus
Michael MacRaeChief Resident
Betty McGuireNurse
Tom SelleckSean Murphy
Charles SiebertDr. Goodman- WWWilliam WintersoleLab Technician
- EAErnest AndersonFirst Doctor
Harry BaschSecond Doctor- MCMaury CooperThird Doctor
Joni PalmerDance Instructor
Joanna KernsDiane- KCKay ColeSally
- TBTom BorutDr. Cowans
Made by
Directed by Michael Crichton, written with Robin CookVictor J. Kemper (camera), Jerry Goldsmith (music), David Bretherton (editing)·14 people in 8 departments
Directing · 1
- Michael Crichton Director, Screenplay
Writing · 1
- Robin Cook Novel
Production · 4
- Martin Erlichman Producer
- Joyce Robinson Casting
- Sam Christensen Casting
- Phil Rawlins Unit Production Manager
Camera · 1
- Victor J. Kemper Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- David Bretherton Editor
Sound · 1
- Jerry Goldsmith Original Music Composer
Art · 2
- Albert Brenner Production Design
- Rick Simpson Set Decoration
Costume & Make-Up · 3
- Carolyn Ferguson Hairstylist
- Carrie White Hairstylist
- Don Schoenfeld Makeup Artist
