A game designer on the run from assassins must play her latest virtual reality creation with a marketing trainee to determine if the game has been damaged.

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Position 17
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Position 10

Credits

Crew

DirectorDavid Cronenberg

WriterDavid Cronenberg

CinematographerPeter Suschitzky

Composer

Howard Shore

EditorRonald Sanders

ProducerRobert Lantos, András Hámori, David Cronenberg

Cast

Jennifer Jason Leighas Allegra Geller

Jude Lawas Ted Pikul

Ian Holmas Kiri Vinokur

Willem Dafoeas Gas

Don McKellaras Yevgeny Nourish

Callum Keith Rennieas Hugo Carlaw

Christopher Ecclestonas Seminar Leader

Sarah Polleyas Merle

Robert A. Silvermanas D'Arcy Nader

Kris Lemcheas Noel Dichter

Oscar Hsuas Chinese Waiter

Vik Sahayas Male Assistant

Kirsten Johnsonas Female Assistant

James Kirchneras Landry

Balázs Koósas Male Volunteer

Stephanie Beldingas Female Volunteer

Gerry Quigleyas Trout Farm Worker

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