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The Lawnmower Man (1992) | Criteria

Still from The Lawnmower Man — The Lawnmower Man (1992) — Brett LeonardPhotographed by Russell Carpenter

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Brett Leonard

The Lawnmower Man

English / 1992 / 1h 48m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Science Fiction Horror

Letterboxd: 2.63/5·35K ratings·9.2K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A simple man is turned into a genius through the application of computer science.

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Stories by Stephen King
Position 2

Credits

Crew

DirectorBrett Leonard

WriterGimel Everett, Brett Leonard

CinematographerRussell Carpenter

ComposerDan Wyman

EditorAlan Baumgarten

Producer

Cast

Jeff Faheyas Jobe Smith

Pierce Brosnanas Lawrence Angelo

Jenny Wrightas Marnie Burke

Mark Bringelsonas Sebastian Timms

Geoffrey Lewisas Terry McKeen

Jeremy Slateas Francis McKeen

Dean Norrisas Director

Colleen Coffeyas Caroline Angelo

Troy Evansas Lieutenant Goodwin

Austin O'Brienas Peter Parkette

John Laughlinas Jake Simpson

Stephen Gregory Fosteras Letchworth

Rosalee Mayeuxas Carla Parkette

Jim Landisas Ed Walts

Doug Hutchisonas Security Tech

Michael Gregoryas Security Chief

Joe Hartas Patrolman Cooley