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Altered States
SF film with a runtime of 102 minutes, released in 1980. Presented in English.
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In this 1980 sci-fi horror film, William Hurt plays Eddie Jessup, a scientist obsessed with discovering mankind's true role in the universe. To this end, he submits himself to a series of mind-expanding experiments. By enclosing himself in a sensory-deprivation chamber and taking hallucinogenic drugs, Jessup hopes to explore different levels of human consciousness, but instead is devolved into an apelike monster. Director Ken Russell helmed Altered States from a script by Paddy Chayefsky, who adapted his own novel of the same name. Unhappy with the finished product, Chayefsky had his name replaced with his pseudonym Sydney Aaron.
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How long is Altered States?
Altered States runs for 1h 42m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under SF, adaptation.
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Yes
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