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14 December 1984 (USA) moreTagline:
You are about to enter a world where the unexpected, the unknown, and the unbelievable meet. morePlot:
In the distant future, a man appears who may be the prophet that a long-suffering galaxy has been waiting for. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 4 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(92 articles)
Catching Up With...Jared Hess (From PasteMagazine. 9 November 2009, 6:02 AM, PST)
Peter Berg Will Not Direct “Dune”
(From Filmofilia. 30 October 2009, 2:40 PM, PDT)
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I waited a long time before reviewing this... more (490 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Francesca Annis | ... | Lady Jessica | |
| Leonardo Cimino | ... | The Baron's Doctor | |
| Brad Dourif | ... | Piter De Vries | |
| José Ferrer | ... | Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV | |
| Linda Hunt | ... | Shadout Mapes | |
| Freddie Jones | ... | Thufir Hawat | |
| Richard Jordan | ... | Duncan Idaho | |
| Kyle MacLachlan | ... | Paul Atreides | |
| Virginia Madsen | ... | Princess Irulan | |
| Silvana Mangano | ... | Reverend Mother Ramallo | |
| Everett McGill | ... | Stilgar | |
| Kenneth McMillan | ... | Baron Vladimir Harkonnen | |
| Jack Nance | ... | Nefud | |
| Siân Phillips | ... | Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam (as Sian Phillips) | |
| Jürgen Prochnow | ... | Duke Leto Atreides |
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137 min | USA:190 min (special edition)Country:
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2.20 : 1 moreCertification:
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)Fun Stuff
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Ridley Scott worked on bringing the film to the screen, but was unsuccessful. H.R. Giger (who worked with Scott on Alien (1979)) was hired as a production designer. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: In the final battle, when the atomics are detonated, you can clearly see a large section of wall falling inward, wobbling in different directions without breaking as if made of Styrofoam. moreQuotes:
[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 "Tripping the Rift: Chode & Bobo's High School Reunion (#2.10)" (2005) moreFAQ
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There are two groups of people who write at IMDb, the pessimists and the optimists. The pessimists love to complain about something or other in a film. The optimists try and find something good. DUNE probably ranks as one of those that feels like it's going to be good, but leaves a confusing, lackluster feeling in its wake. In an attempt to be optimistic, I will try focusing ONLY on the good parts. This might be tough.
I will give David Lynch credit (indeed, as Frank Herbert did when he saw this) for trying to take an enormous amalgamation of things and ideas from the novel and trying to turn them into a movie. Lynch's visual style is very raw here and everything in the production design seems to be under his spell.
The sets, costumes, cinematography, and choice of cast is excellent. All of them lend a flavor of difference that transcends whatever confusion is on the screen. (On the side note: I was sick of hearing Kyle MacLachlan repeating himself over and over) The creature designs by Carlo Rambaldi are very Lynch-ien, even though we rarely get to see them.
Overall, a sci-fi epic that requires a lethargic butt, an open mind, and a copy of Frank Herbert's novel to enjoy. Still, it is far superior to the TV miniseries of late (I know saying that is blasphemy to some). I refuse to rate this with stars or anything else.