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Dune is a 1984 American action, adventure, and science fiction film directed and written by David Lynch. The production was based on the work Dune and produced by Raffaella De Laurentiis, with Dino De Laurentiis serving as executive producer. The cast includes Max von Sydow, Kyle MacLachlan, Francesca Annis, and Sting. Freddie Francis served as the director of photography, while the band Toto composed the music. Filming took place in California, Mexico, and Arizona.
The film was distributed by Universal Pictures and Netflix. It has a runtime of 137 minutes and was released on December 14, 1984. The production had a budget of 40,000,000 and generated revenue of 31,502,434. Dune received a Saturn Award for Best Costume and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Sound and the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation. Audience ratings include a 6.2 score from 3,413 votes on one platform and 192,974 votes on another.
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6.2In the year 10,191, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spice is vital to space travel. The spice exists on only one planet in the entire universe, the vast desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. Its native inhabitants, the Fremen, have long held a prophecy that a man would come, a messiah who would lead them to true freedom.
Cast
- Kyle MacLachlan as Paul Atreides
- Francesca Annis as Lady Jessica
- Patrick Stewart as Gurney Halleck
- Linda Hunt as Shadout Mapes
- José Ferrer as Padisha Emperor Shaddam IV
- Freddie Jones as Thufir Hawat
Themes
- witch
- empire
- galaxy
- rebellion
- future
- space marine
- army
- monster
- based on novel or book
- prophecy
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Dune | Universal Pictures At Home
The long-awaited film version of Frank Herbert's classic science fiction epic, Dune, explodes on the screen with dazzling special effects, unforgettable images and powerful performances. The saga of intergalactic warrior Paul Atreides (Kyle MacLachlan) and his messianic rise to leadership features an all-star cast, including Jose Ferrer, Max Von Sydow, Oscar® winner Linda Hunt and rock legend, Sting. This monumental Dino DeLaurentiis presentation is directed by David Lynch (The Elephant Man, Eraserhead), with photography by Academy Award® winner Freddie Francis, music by Grammy® winner Toto, and incredible monster creation by E.T.'s Carlo Rambaldi. Visit an unbelievable world beyond time and space, and experience the ultimate adventure that goes beyond the imagination. © 1984 Focus Features LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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