TMDB 6.7 1981 Canada 103 min

Scanners

Directed by David Cronenberg

10 Seconds: The Pain Begins. 15 Seconds: You Can’t Breathe. 20 Seconds: You Explode.

A scientist trains a man with an advanced telepathic ability called 'scanning' to stop a dangerous Scanner with extraordinary psychic powers from waging war against non-Scanners.

Starring
Stephen LackJennifer O'NeillMichael IronsidePatrick McGoohan
with Lawrence Dane, Robert A. Silverman, Lee Broker, Mavor Moore
Music — Howard Shore
Cinematography — Mark Irwin
Screenplay — David Cronenberg
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