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1981 • R • 1h 43m • Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller • Avco Embassy Pictures

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

🍅 69% 64% MC 60 LB 3.47 IMDb 6.7

Box office summary

Domestic total
$14.20M
Final
Worldwide total
$14.20M
Domestic only
1981 rank#54
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Cast & crew

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David Cronenberg David Cronenberg Director Patrick McGoohan Patrick McGoohan Starring Michael Ironside Michael Ironside Starring Avco Embassy Pictures Studio
ScreenplayDavid Cronenberg Produced byClaude Héroux CinematographyMark Irwin Music byHoward Shore StudioAvco Embassy Pictures

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