Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
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1978
1h 56m
7.2(1240 votes)
Science Fiction
Horror

Overview

The residents of San Francisco are becoming drone-like shadows of their former selves, and as the phenomenon spreads, two Department of Health workers uncover the horrifying truth.

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Cast & Crew

31 members
Acting

Donald Sutherland

Matthew Bennell

Donald Sutherland
Acting

Brooke Adams

Elizabeth Driscoll

Brooke Adams
Acting

Leonard Nimoy

Dr. David Kibner

Leonard Nimoy
Acting

Jeff Goldblum

Jack Bellicec

Jeff Goldblum
Acting

Veronica Cartwright

Nancy Bellicec

Veronica Cartwright
Acting

Art Hindle

Dr. Geoffrey Howell

Art Hindle
Acting

Lelia Goldoni

Katherine Hendley

Lelia Goldoni
Acting

Kevin McCarthy

Running Man

Kevin McCarthy
Directing

Don Siegel

Taxi Driver

Don Siegel
Production

Tom Luddy

Ted Hendley

Tom Luddy
Acting

Stan Ritchie

Stan

Stan Ritchie
Acting

David Fisher

Mr. Gianni

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Tom Dahlgren

Detective

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Acting

Garry Goodrow

Dr. Boccardo

Garry Goodrow
Acting

Jerry Walter

Restaurant Owner

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Acting

Maurice Argent

Chef

Maurice Argent
Acting

Sam Conti

Street Barker

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Acting

Wood Moy

Mr. Tong

Wood Moy
Acting

R. Wong

Mrs. Tong

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Writing

Rose Kaufman

Outraged Woman

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Acting

Joe Bellan

Harry

Joe Bellan
Acting

Sam Hiona

Policeman #1

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Acting

Lee McVeigh

Policeman #2

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Acting

Al Nalbandian

Rodent Man

Al Nalbandian
Acting

Lee Mines

School Teacher

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Acting

Robert Duvall

Priest on Swing (uncredited)

Robert Duvall
Camera

Michael Chapman

Health Dept. Floor Cleaner (uncredited)

Michael Chapman
Writing

Philip Kaufman

City Official on Phone (uncredited) (voice)

Philip Kaufman
Acting

Al Perez

PG&E Man (uncredited)

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Directing

Jeff Scheftel

Pod Person at Party (uncredited)

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Acting

Kevin Harris

Dr. of pods (uncredited)

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