Watch out! They get you while you're sleeping!
The residents of San Francisco are becoming drone-like shadows of their former selves, and as the phenomenon spreads, two Department of Health workers uncover the horrifying truth.
Cast
Donald Sutherland
Matthew Bennell
Brooke Adams
Elizabeth Driscoll
Leonard Nimoy
Dr. David Kibner
Jeff Goldblum
Jack Bellicec
Veronica Cartwright
Nancy Bellicec
Art Hindle
Dr. Geoffrey Howell
Lelia Goldoni
Katherine Hendley
Kevin McCarthy
Running Man
Don Siegel
Taxi Driver
Tom Luddy
Ted Hendley
Stan Ritchie
Stan
David Fisher
Mr. Gianni
Tom Dahlgren
Detective
Garry Goodrow
Dr. Boccardo
Jerry Walter
Restaurant Owner
Maurice Argent
Chef
Sam Conti
Street Barker
Wood Moy
Mr. Tong
R. Wong
Mrs. Tong
Rose Kaufman
Outraged Woman
Joe Bellan
Harry
Sam Hiona
Policeman #1
Lee McVeigh
Policeman #2
Al Nalbandian
Rodent Man
Lee Mines
School Teacher
Robert Duvall
Priest on Swing (uncredited)
Michael Chapman
Health Dept. Floor Cleaner (uncredited)
Philip Kaufman
City Official on Phone (uncredited) (voice)
Al Perez
PG&E Man (uncredited)
Jeff Scheftel
Pod Person at Party (uncredited)
Kevin Harris
Dr. of Pods (uncredited)
Lori Randolph
Blonde Little Girl at Park (uncredited)
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- Release Date 12/20/1978
- Language English
- Director Philip Kaufman
- Editor Douglas Stewart
- Cinematographer Michael Chapman
- Producer Robert H. Solo
- Company United Artists
- Budget $3,500,000
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| DK | Dec 20, 1978 | Theatrical (Limited) | 15 |
| PT | Dec 20, 1978 | Theatrical | M/16 |
| United States | Dec 20, 1978 | Theatrical | PG |
| Germany | Jan 26, 1979 | Theatrical (West Germany) | 16 |
| Italy | Feb 1, 1979 | Theatrical | T |
| France | Feb 7, 1979 | Theatrical | 12 |
| FI | Feb 16, 1979 | Theatrical | K-18 |
| Netherlands | Mar 8, 1979 | Theatrical | 16 |
| United Kingdom | Mar 22, 1979 | Theatrical | 15 |
| IE | Mar 23, 1979 | Theatrical | 15 |
| Spain | May 16, 1979 | Theatrical | 12 |
| SE | May 21, 1979 | Theatrical | 15 |
| GR | Mar 31, 1998 | Physical (DVD release) | — |
| SE | Sep 6, 2000 | Physical (DVD release) | 15 |
| France | Oct 25, 2000 | Physical (DVD) | 12 |
| Netherlands | Jun 1, 2006 | Physical (DVD) | 16 |
| United States | Sep 13, 2011 | Physical (Blu-ray) | — |
| France | Apr 25, 2017 | Digital (VOD) | 12 |
| France | Apr 25, 2017 | Physical (Blu-Ray) | 12 |
| United States | Nov 23, 2021 | Physical (Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD) | — |
| LT | Aug 25, 2024 | Premiere (Mondo Bizzaro Film Festival) | N-16 |
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