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Dune (1984) -- In the distant future, a man appears who may be the prophet that a long-suffering galaxy has been waiting for.
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Dune (1984) -- In the distant future, a man appears who may be the prophet that a long-suffering galaxy has been waiting for.

Overview

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Director:
David Lynch
Writers:
Frank Herbert (novel)
David Lynch (screenplay)
Contact:
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Release Date:
14 December 1984 (USA) more
Tagline:
You are about to enter a world where the unexpected, the unknown, and the unbelievable meet. more
Plot:
In the distant future, a man appears who may be the prophet that a long-suffering galaxy has been waiting for. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 4 nominations more
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US TV Schedule:
Thur. July 162:50 AMMAX   

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Additional Details

Runtime:
137 min | USA:190 min (special edition)
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Italian
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)
Certification:
Iceland:L | Italy:T | Spain:13 | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | Chile:TE | Finland:K-14 | France:U | Germany:16 (special edition) | Ireland:15 | Netherlands:12 | Norway:15 | Singapore:PG | Sweden:15 | UK:15 (video rating) (uncut) (1986) | UK:PG (original rating) (cut) | USA:PG-13 | West Germany:12 | Canada:A (Nova Scotia)
Company:
De Laurentiis more

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Trivia:
It was first intended to the shoot all the studio material in the UK. But all of the three big studios were totally full. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: Some shots were reversed. The most obvious is when Paul Atreides takes the Water of Life; the nose piece of the stillsuit changes sides many times during that scene. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Princess Irulan: A beginning is a very delicate time. Know then, that is is the year 10191. The known universe is ruled by the Padishah Emperor Shaddam the Fourth, my father. In this time, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends life...
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Referenced in Sweets to the Sweet: The Candyman Mythos (2004) (V) more

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Where can I get the Director's Cut version of this film?
What's the name of the musical piece Gurney plays in the extended TV cut?
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56 out of 88 people found the following comment useful:-
Unique, 16 June 2004
10/10
Author: wings_of_ryu from California, US

Viewers can be divided into two categories. The first are those who are looking for flashy expensive over the top graphics with some decent dialogue and structure. The second group in this case are those of you out there who love the Dune Series and would rather be in-depth with the plot then see the flashy over the top Graphics. The casting and portrayal of characters in this film FAR surpasses the ones who tried more recently to redo the movie (TV version). I Recommend One Thing if you do see this movie. WATCH THE 3 hour version. It goes much more in-depth then the normal version and is much easier to follow. The Film is worth watching at least once, and for me, its worth watching time after time.

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