Total Recall (1990)
They stole his mind. Now, he wants it back.
Construction worker Douglas Quaid's obsession with the planet Mars leads him to visit Rekall, a virtual vacation company that manufactures memories. When something goes wrong during Quaid's memory implant procedure, his life turns upside down, leading him to question what is reality and what isn't.
Director: Paul Verhoeven
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: June 1, 1990
Cast
- Arnold Schwarzenegger - Douglas Quaid / Hauser
- Rachel Ticotin - Melina
- Sharon Stone - Lori Quaid
- Ronny Cox - Vilos Cohaagen
- Michael Ironside - Richter
- Marshall Bell - George / Kuato
- Mel Johnson Jr. - Benny
- Michael Champion - Helm
- Roy Brocksmith - Dr. Edgemar
- Ray Baker - Bob McClane
Screenplay
- Ronald Shusett (Screenplay)
- Dan O'Bannon (Screenplay)
- Jon Povill (Screenstory)
- Gary Goldman (Screenplay)
- David Rodgers (Creative Producer)
Music: Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography: Jost Vacano
Editing: Frank J. Urioste
Production: Carolco Pictures, Ronald Shusett/Gary Goldman Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $65M
Box Office: $261M
Original Language: en
Themes
Visions of Future and Technology, Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, High-Octane Action and Heroes, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Nihilistic visions of Future
Keywords
double life, planet mars, based on novel or book, oxygen, resistance, telepathy, falsely accused, dystopia, villainess, mutant, hologram, space travel, space colony, utopia, fake identity
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Total Recall about?
- Construction worker Douglas Quaid's obsession with the planet Mars leads him to visit Rekall, a virtual vacation company that manufactures memories. When something goes wrong during Quaid's memory implant procedure, his life turns upside down, leading him to question what is reality and what isn't.
- Who directed Total Recall?
- Total Recall was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
- Who stars in Total Recall?
- Total Recall stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rachel Ticotin, Sharon Stone, Ronny Cox, Michael Ironside, Marshall Bell.
- How long is Total Recall?
- Total Recall has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is Total Recall?
- Total Recall is a Action, Adventure, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of Total Recall?
- Total Recall had a budget of $65M.
- How much did Total Recall gross?
- Total Recall grossed $261M worldwide.
- Where was Total Recall produced?
- Total Recall was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Total Recall?
- The themes of Total Recall include: Visions of Future and Technology, Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, High-Octane Action and Heroes, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Nihilistic visions of Future.