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1984 film by David Lynch

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Dune is a 1984 American action, adventure, and science fiction film directed and written by David Lynch. The production was based on the work Dune and produced by Raffaella De Laurentiis, with Dino De Laurentiis serving as executive producer. The cast includes Max von Sydow, Kyle MacLachlan, Francesca Annis, and Sting. Freddie Francis served as the director of photography, while the band Toto composed the music. Filming took place in California, Mexico, and Arizona.

The film was distributed by Universal Pictures and Netflix. It has a runtime of 137 minutes and was released on December 14, 1984. The production had a budget of 40,000,000 and generated revenue of 31,502,434. Dune received a Saturn Award for Best Costume and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Sound and the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation. Audience ratings include a 6.2 score from 3,413 votes on one platform and 192,974 votes on another.

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Film · TMDB

6.2

In the year 10,191, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spice is vital to space travel. The spice exists on only one planet in the entire universe, the vast desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. Its native inhabitants, the Fremen, have long held a prophecy that a man would come, a messiah who would lead them to true freedom.

Released: 1984-12-14136 minDir: David LynchAction, Science Fiction, AdventureBudget: $40.0MBox office: $31.5M

Cast

  • Kyle MacLachlan as Paul Atreides
  • Francesca Annis as Lady Jessica
  • Patrick Stewart as Gurney Halleck
  • Linda Hunt as Shadout Mapes
  • José Ferrer as Padisha Emperor Shaddam IV
  • Freddie Jones as Thufir Hawat

Themes

  • witch
  • empire
  • galaxy
  • rebellion
  • future
  • space marine
  • army
  • monster
  • based on novel or book
  • prophecy

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Ratings

IMDb

6.2/10

192,974 votes

Year
1984
Runtime
137 min
Genres
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

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Official website

Dune | Universal Pictures At Home

The long-awaited film version of Frank Herbert's classic science fiction epic, Dune, explodes on the screen with dazzling special effects, unforgettable images and powerful performances. The saga of intergalactic warrior Paul Atreides (Kyle MacLachlan) and his messianic rise to leadership features an all-star cast, including Jose Ferrer, Max Von Sydow, Oscar® winner Linda Hunt and rock legend, Sting. This monumental Dino DeLaurentiis presentation is directed by David Lynch (The Elephant Man, Eraserhead), with photography by Academy Award® winner Freddie Francis, music by Grammy® winner Toto, and incredible monster creation by E.T.'s Carlo Rambaldi. Visit an unbelievable world beyond time and space, and experience the ultimate adventure that goes beyond the imagination. © 1984 Focus Features LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
film
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English language
Based on
Dune
Director
David Lynch
Screenwriter
David Lynch
Cast member
Julieta Rosen
Composer
Toto
Production company
Dino De Laurentiis Company
Cinematographer
Freddie Francis
Narrative location
Arrakis
Filming location
Arizona
Duration
137
FilmAffinity ID
742550
Distribution format
video on demand
Official website
www.uphe.com/movies/dune
Image
Dune (Logo).png
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publication date
1984-12-14
executive producer
Dino De Laurentiis
title
Dune
distributed by
Netflix
soundtrack release
Dune
budget
40000000
box office
30925690
film format
35 mm film
costume designer
Bob Ringwood
derivative work
Dune
media franchise
Dune
assessment
Bechdel test
different from
Dune
set in environment
desert
review score
36%
Commons category
Dune (1984 film)
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