USA,
1980, 102 min
Directed by:
Ken RussellScreenplay:
Paddy ChayefskyCinematography:
Jordan CronenwethComposer:
John CoriglianoCast:
William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid, Drew Barrymore, John Larroquette, George Gaynes, Thaao Penghlis, Dori Brenner, Evan Richards (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
A psycho-physiologist doing experiments with human consciousness eventually decides to test his findings on himself. He becomes obsessed with performing these auto-sensory deprivation experiments until he actually changes form physically, ending up as a gorilla at a local zoo. He returns to his normal state, at which point he also involves his wife in the experimentation. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1981 - John Corigliano (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1981 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
- 1981 - Best Sound Mixing
The Saturn Awards
- 1981 - Dick Smith (Best Make-Up)
- 1981 - Best Science Fiction Film
- 1981 - Ken Russell (Best Director)
- 1981 - Paddy Chayefsky (Best Writing)