Dead Ringers 1988
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatElliot, a successful gynecologist, works at the same practice as his identical twin, Beverly. Elliot is attracted to many of his patients and has affairs with them. When he inevitably loses interest, he will give the woman over to Beverly, the meeker of the two, without the woman knowing the difference. Beverly falls hard for one of the patients, Claire, but when she inadvertently deceives him, he slips into a state of madness.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Beverly Mantle / Elliot Mantle
as Claire Niveau
as Cary
as Danuta
as Laura
as Wolleck / Anders Wolleck
as Leo
as Arlene
as Birchall
as Mrs. Bookman
Director:
Writer:
Norman Snider, Bari Wood, Jack Geasland, David Cronenberg
Stars:
Jeremy Irons, Geneviève Bujold, Heidi von Palleske, Barbara Gordon, Shirley Douglas, Stephen Lack, Nick Nichols, Lynne Cormack, Damir Andrei, Miriam Newhouse,
Genres:
Thriller,Horror
Release Date:
1988 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
115 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Dead Ringers
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Beverly Mantle / Elliot Mantle
as Claire Niveau
as Cary
as Danuta
as Laura
as Wolleck / Anders Wolleck
as Leo
as Arlene
as Birchall
as Mrs. Bookman
as Superintendent
as Dean of Medicine
as Anatomy Class Supervisor
as Raffaella
as Pharmacist
as Surgeon
as Lecture-Hall Nurse
as Mimsy
as Obstetrician (uncredited)
as Mr. Glaser
as Escort Twin
as Beverly Age 9
as Elliot Age 9
as Operating Room Nurse
as Assisting Surgeon
as Furniture Salesman
as Director
as Wardrobe Person
as Art Gallery Lady
as MC
as Sean / Waiter
as Delivery Boy
as Sobbing Woman
as Mrs. Randell
as Soap Opera Character
as Soap Opera Character
as Performance Double
as Picture Double
as Director (uncredited)
as Twin Boy (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Man in Reception (uncredited)
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