Dune
1984
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Synopsis
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.
Dune (1984) is a 2h 16min action feature film by David Lynch. In the year 10,191, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. Selected for Mad Monster Party Film Festival (2025).
Key facts
Cast
Kyle MacLachlan, Francesca Annis, Patrick Stewart, Linda Hunt, José Ferrer, Freddie Jones, Brad Dourif, Richard Jordan
Original language
English
First release
December 14, 1984 (Argentina)
Production companies
Dino De Laurentiis Company
Home video distributors
MCA Home Video (United States), MCA Universal Home Video (Canada) (Canada)
Based on
Dune
Awards
Saturn Award for Best Costume
Setting
Arrakis
Filming locations
California, Mexico, Arizona
Crew
Screenplay
David Lynch
Producer
Dino De Laurentiis, Raffaella De Laurentiis
Cinematography
Freddie Francis
Editing
Antony Gibbs
Music
Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, David Paich, Jeff Porcaro, Marty Paich, Mike Porcaro, Roger Eno, Steve Lukather, Steve Porcaro, Totò
Special makeup effects
Etsuko Egawa
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Mad Monster Party Film Festival 2025
- Octopus Film Festival 2025 - Z księżyca spadłeś…? Dziwne filmy wielkich reżyserów
- Fantastic Zagreb Film Festival 2019
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | MCA Home Video (cat. no. VHS80161) | 1985, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | MCA Universal Home Video (Canada) (cat. no. 80161) | 1997, Canada, slipcase |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Dune (Original Soundtrack Recording) - Toto, Marty Paich, Brian Eno (1984) | 27 releases, 1984-2021: Jackpot Records, Music On Vinyl, Polydor, PolyGram |
| 7" vinyl | Dune (Desert Theme) - Toto (1984) | 5 releases, 1984: Polydor |
| CD | Dune (Original Soundtrack Recording) - Toto, Marty Paich, Brian Eno (1984) | 27 releases, 1984-2025: Edel, Koch Films, P.E.G. Recordings, PEG (+2 more) |
| Cassette | Dune (Original Soundtrack Recording) - Toto, Marty Paich, Brian Eno (1984) | 14 releases, 1984-2024: Anvil Of Crom Productions, Polydor |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Argentina | December 14, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Australia | December 14, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | December 14, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | December 14, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Germany | December 14, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | December 14, 1984 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | December 14, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | December 14, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | December 14, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | December 14, 1984 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 14, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Italy | December 21, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Poland | December 31, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Spain | January 10, 1985 |
| Theatrical | France | February 6, 1985 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | February 22, 1985 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | February 26, 1985 |
| Theatrical | Japan | March 30, 1985 |
| Theatrical | Israel | April 19, 1985 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | August 23, 1985 |
| Television | Slovakia | January 4, 1998 |
| Streaming | Hungary | December 1, 2001 |
| Television | Netherlands | June 11, 2005 |
| Streaming | France | January 1, 2006 |
| Streaming | France | May 1, 2020 |
| Streaming | France | September 1, 2021 |
| Theatrical | Israel | February 5, 2026 |
| Theatrical | France | June 24, 2026 |
| Theatrical | France | July 11, 2026 |
| Theatrical | France | July 16, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United States | PG-13 |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1985 VHS80161 |
| Home video VHS | Canada | 1997 80161 |
| Home video | France | December 3, 1998 |
| Home video | South Korea | April 30, 2002 |
| Home video | France | April 4, 2006 |
| Home video | France | April 10, 2008 |
| Home video | Brazil | December 16, 2010 |
| Home video | Netherlands | June 15, 2011 |
| Home video | Netherlands | February 29, 2012 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | March 28, 2016 |
Full credits
| Director | David Lynch |
| Cast | Kyle MacLachlan (Paul Atreides), Francesca Annis (Lady Jessica), Patrick Stewart (Gurney Halleck), Linda Hunt (Shadout Mapes), José Ferrer (Padisha Emperor Shaddam IV), Freddie Jones (Thufir Hawat), Brad Dourif (Piter De Vries), Richard Jordan (Duncan Idaho), Virginia Madsen (Princess Irulan), Silvana Mangano (Reverend Mother Ramallo), Everett McGill (Stilgar), Sting (Feyd Rautha), Kenneth McMillan (Baron Vladimir Harkonnen), Jack Nance (Nefud), Siân Phillips (Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam), Jürgen Prochnow (Duke Leto Atreides), Leonardo Cimino (The Baron's Doctor), Paul L. Smith (The Beast Rabban), Dean Stockwell (Doctor Wellington Yueh), Max von Sydow (Doctor Kynes), Alicia Witt (Alia), Sean Young (Chani), Danny Corkill (Orlop), Honorato Magaloni (Otheym), Judd Omen (Jamis), Molly Wryn (Harah), Angélica Aragón (Bene Gesserit Sister (uncredited)), Thomas Ebert (House Atreides Guard (uncredited)), Humberto Elizondo (Czigo (uncredited)), Ricardo Hill ((uncredited)), Ernesto Laguardia (Harkonnen's Victim (uncredited)), David Lynch (Spice Miner (uncredited)), Ramón Menéndez (Kinet (uncredited)), Ana Ofelia Murguía (Palace Maid (uncredited)), Claudia Ramírez (Fremen Girl (uncredited)), John Sabol (Fedaykin Fighter (uncredited)), Margarita Sanz (Lady Jessica's Maid (uncredited)), Jacqueline Voltaire ((uncredited)), José Luis García Mainou ((uncredited)), Julieta Rosen (Palace Maid (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | David Lynch |
| Producer | Dino De Laurentiis, Raffaella De Laurentiis |
| Executive producer | Dino De Laurentiis |
| Cinematography | Freddie Francis |
| Editing | Antony Gibbs |
| Music | Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, David Paich, Jeff Porcaro, Marty Paich, Mike Porcaro, Roger Eno, Steve Lukather, Steve Porcaro, Totò |
| Production design | Anthony Masters |
| Special makeup effects | Etsuko Egawa |
| Visual effects | Kit West |
| Sound | Alan Splet |
| Costumes | Bob Ringwood |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
