Science transformed him into a monster. Love changed him even more!
Mutated by his own secret formula, Dr. Alec Holland becomes Swamp Thing - a half human, half plant superhero who will stop at nothing to rescue government agent Alice Cable and defeat his evil arch nemesis Arcane... even if it costs him his life.
Cast
Louis Jourdan
Dr. Anton Arcane
Adrienne Barbeau
Alice Cable
Ray Wise
Doctor Alec Holland
David Hess
Ferret
Nicholas Worth
Bruno
Don Knight
Ritter
Al Ruban
Charlie
Dick Durock
Swamp Thing
Ben Bates
Arcane Monster
Nannette Brown
Dr. Linda Holland
Reggie Batts
Jude
Mimi Craven
Arcane's Secretary
Karen Price
Arcane's Messenger
Bill Erickson
Young Agent
Dov Gottesfeld
Commando
Tommy Madden
Little Bruno
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- Release Date 01/01/1982
- Language English
- Director Wes Craven
- Writer Wes Craven
- Editor Richard Bracken
- Cinematographer Robbie Greenberg
- Producers Michael Uslan, Benjamin Melniker
- Company Melniker-Uslan Productions
- Budget $3,000,000
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Jan 1, 1982 | Theatrical | 14A |
| United States | Feb 19, 1982 | Theatrical | PG |
| Brazil | Apr 9, 1982 | Theatrical | — |
| France | Aug 4, 1982 | Theatrical | — |
| United Kingdom | Apr 27, 1987 | Physical | 15 |
| France | Oct 7, 2003 | Physical (DVD) | — |
| France | Sep 30, 2020 | Digital (VOD) | — |
| France | Apr 26, 2023 | Physical (Blu-Ray) | — |
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