Still from The Fly — The Fly (1986) — David CronenbergPhotographed by Mark Irwin

David Cronenberg

The Fly

Name: The Fly
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror
Released: 1986
Duration: 96 min

English / 1986 / 1h 36m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Science Fiction Horror

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Synopsis

When Seth Brundle makes a huge scientific and technological breakthrough in teleportation, he decides to test it on himself. Unbeknownst to him, a common housefly manages to get inside the device and the two become one.

Credits

Crew

DirectorDavid Cronenberg

WriterDavid Cronenberg, Charles Edward Pogue

CinematographerMark Irwin

ComposerHoward Shore

EditorRonald Sanders

ProducerStuart Cornfeld, Mel Brooks

Cast

Jeff Goldblumas Seth Brundle

Geena Davisas Veronica Quaife

John Getzas Stathis Borans

Joy Boushelas Tawny

Leslie Carlsonas Dr. Cheevers

George Chuvaloas Marky

Michael Copemanas 2nd Man in Bar

David Cronenbergas Gynecologist

Carol Lazareas Nurse

Shawn Hewittas Clerk

Typhoonas Baboon (uncredited)

Ann Greenas Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Double Feature

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