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Total Recall is a science fiction film directed by Paul Verhoeven. Arnold Schwarzenegger starred as Douglas Quaid, a "regular guy" who struggled to distinguish reality from delusion.
In February 2009, MSNBC.com reported that producer Neal H. Moritz (Original Films) is in negotiations with Columbia Pictures to make making a contemporary version of the 1990 hit.MSNBC: Total Recall Ready for Revival (February 25, 2009)
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Fast Facts
- Release date: June 1, 1990Yahoo Movies: Total Recall (1990) Overview
- Director: Paul Verhoeven
- Based on the Philip K. Dick story We Can Remember It for You WholesaleMSNBC: Total Recall Ready for Revival (February 25, 2009)
- Screenwriters: Philip K. Dick, Ronald Shusett, Dan O'Bannon, Jon Povill and Gary Goldman
- Producer: Andrew G. Vajna, Buzz Feitshans and Ronald Shusett
- Distributor: TriStar Pictures and Showtime Networks
- 1990 film grossed approximately $261 million worldwideMSNBC: Total Recall Ready for Revival (February 25, 2009)
- Won an Academy Award for Visual EffectsOscars.org: Total Recall
- Nominated for two other Academy Awards, one for Sound and the other for Sound Effects EditingOscars.org: Total Recall
- Run time: 1 hour, 53 minutes
- MPAA rating: R
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Cast
- Arnold Schwarzenegger as Douglas Quaid
- Rachel Ticotin as Melina
- Sharon Stone as Lori Quaid
- Michael Ironside as Richter
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Film Synopsis
- Douglas Quaid (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is has a recurring dream in which he travels to Mars to purchase a dream vacation from Rekall Inc. The company product is implanted memories, so one could buy "dream vacations", literally. Unable to distinguish between reality and fantasy, Quaid believes he is a secret agent on a Martian colony who is fighting to overthrow a tyrannical ruler who controls the production of air.MSNBC: Total Recall Ready for Revival (February 25, 2009)
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Recalled
- Total Recall was originally distributed by TriStar in 1990. Bob and Harvey Weinstein planned on developing a sequel, through Dimension Films, a division of Miramax, and they reportedly acquired the rights for approximately $3.15 million. When the Weinstein's left Miramax to form their own company, Miramax retains the film rights to Total Recall. Eventually, Columbia Pictures secured the rights from Miramax.MSNBC: Total Recall Ready for Revival (February 25, 2009)
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Just processed an invoice from "Total Recall". Can't help but giggle. :)
@jeepcat | November 10, 2009 02:02 AM -
@byronicman That's what I said. Remember meeting up before going to that? Total mess I recall. Not quite like this eve's 'premiere'.
@Michael_French | November 10, 2009 01:05 AM -
which 80's movie characters would make good life coaches? Hmm? Ripley From Aliens. Arnie in Total Recall.
@alexbreeze | November 09, 2009 11:34 PM -
I feel like Quaid at the end of "Total Recall" - give me eyedrops NOW. P.S. Who wants to watch "Running Man" this weekend?
@ForestTaylor | November 09, 2009 11:24 PM -
@TFLN I'm so disappointed in you for spamming Mario Lopez! Spam someone cool like Quato from Total Recall!
@CooKieHaworth | November 09, 2009 11:13 PM
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