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"If Looks Could Kill..."

1981 1h 34m EN

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 139

Science FictionThriller

Synopsis

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Plastic surgeon Larry Roberts performs a series of minor alterations on a group of models who are seeking perfection. The operations are a resounding success. But when someone starts killing his beautiful patients, Dr. Roberts becomes suspicious and starts investigating. What he uncovers are the mysterious - and perhaps murderous - activities of a high-tech computer company called Digital Matrix.

“If Looks Could Kill...”

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Cast

Albert Finney
Dr. Larry Roberts
James Coburn
John Reston
Susan Dey
Cindy Fairmont
Leigh Taylor-Young
Jennifer Long
Dorian Harewood
Lt. Masters
Tim Rossovich
Moustache Man
Darryl Hickman
Dr. Jim Belfield
Kathryn Witt
Tina Cassidy

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michael Crichton
Writers: Michael Crichton
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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45 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michael Crichton, shot by Paul Lohmann. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Barry De Vorzon. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Carl Kress shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Albert Finney and James Coburn and Susan Dey carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "If Looks Could Kill...".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0082677 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Michael Crichton directs. Paul Lohmann behind the camera. Barry De Vorzon scores. Carl Kress cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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145 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Michael Crichton, shot by Paul Lohmann. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Barry De Vorzon. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Carl Kress shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Albert Finney and James Coburn and Susan Dey carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "If Looks Could Kill...".
7IMDB entry: tt0082677 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.