Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1978
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Synopsis
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.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) is a 1h 56min sci-fi feature film by Philip Kaufman. The residents of San Francisco are becoming drone-like shadows of their former selves, and as the phenomenon spreads,...
Key facts
Cast
Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Leonard Nimoy, Jeff Goldblum, Veronica Cartwright, Art Hindle, Lelia Goldoni, Kevin McCarthy
Original language
English
First release
December 20, 1978 (Denmark)
Production companies
United Artists
Home video distributors
Warner Home Video International (United Kingdom), MGM/UA Home Video (United States)
Based on
The Body Snatchers
Setting
San Francisco
Filming locations
San Francisco
Crew
Screenplay
W.D. Richter
Producer
Robert H. Solo
Cinematography
Michael Chapman
Editing
Douglas Stewart
Music
Denny Zeitlin
Québec / French
Québec classification
General
Content indications
Not recommended for young children
Classification date
July 26, 2017
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- San Francisco International Film Festival 2013 generic
- Hugo Awards 1979 generic - Best Dramatic Presentation
- Writers Guild of America 1979 generic
- National Society of Film Critics Awards 1978 generic
Titles
| Original title | Invasion of the Body Snatchers | |
| Québec French title | L'Invasion des profanateurs | |
| Alternate title | L'Invasion des profanateurs de sépultures |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Warner Home Video International (cat. no. PEV99308) | 1982, United Kingdom, slipcase |
| VHS | MGM/UA Home Video (cat. no. MV600297) | 1983, United States, book box |
| VHS | MGM/UA Home Video (cat. no. M600297) | 1988, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | MGM/UA Home Video (cat. no. M600297) | 1992, United States, slipcase |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Denny Zeitlin (1978) | 9 releases, 1978-1979: United Artists Records |
| CD | Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Denny Zeitlin (1978) | 2 releases, 2003-2023: Intrada, Perseverance Records |
| Cassette | Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Denny Zeitlin (1978) | 1 release, 1978: United Artists Records |
| 8-track | Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Denny Zeitlin (1978) | 1 release, 1978: United Artists Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Denmark | December 20, 1978 |
| Theatrical | Canada | December 22, 1978 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | December 22, 1978 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 22, 1978 |
| Theatrical | Germany | January 26, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Italy | February 1, 1979 |
| Theatrical | France | February 7, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Finland | February 16, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | March 8, 1979 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | March 22, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | March 23, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Spain | May 16, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | May 21, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | February 28, 1980 |
| Streaming | France | April 25, 2017 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | PG |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United Kingdom | 1982 PEV99308 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1983 MV600297 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1988 M600297 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1992 M600297 |
| Home video | Greece | March 31, 1998 |
| Home video | Sweden | September 6, 2000 |
| Home video | France | October 25, 2000 |
| Home video | Netherlands | June 1, 2006 |
| Home video | United States | September 13, 2011 |
| Home video | France | April 25, 2017 |
| Home video | United States | November 23, 2021 |
Full credits
| Director | Philip Kaufman |
| Cast | Donald Sutherland (Matthew Bennell), Brooke Adams (Elizabeth Driscoll), Leonard Nimoy (Dr. David Kibner), Jeff Goldblum (Jack Bellicec), Veronica Cartwright (Nancy Bellicec), Art Hindle (Dr. Geoffrey Howell), Lelia Goldoni (Katherine Hendley), Kevin McCarthy (Running Man (Cameo)), Don Siegel (Taxi Driver), Tom Luddy (Ted Hendley), Stan Ritchie (Stan), David Fisher (Mr. Gianni), Tom Dahlgren (Detective), Garry Goodrow (Dr. Boccardo), Jerry Walter (Restaurant Owner), Maurice Argent (Chef), Sam Conti (Street Barker), Wood Moy (Mr. Tong), R. Wong (Mrs. Tong), Rose Kaufman (Outraged Woman), Joe Bellan (Harry), Sam Hiona (Policeman #1), Lee McVeigh (Policeman #2), Al Nalbandian (Rodent Man), Lee Mines (School Teacher), Robert Duvall (Priest on Swing (uncredited)), Michael Chapman (Health Dept. Floor Cleaner (uncredited)), Philip Kaufman (City Official on Phone (uncredited) (voice)), Al Perez (PG&E Man (uncredited)), Jeff Scheftel (Pod Person at Party (uncredited)), Kevin Harris (Dr. of pods (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | W.D. Richter |
| Producer | Robert H. Solo |
| Cinematography | Michael Chapman |
| Editing | Douglas Stewart |
| Music | Denny Zeitlin |
| Production design | Charles Rosen |
| Visual effects | Dell Rheaume, Russel Hessey |
| Sound | Art Rochester |
| Costumes | Aggie Guerard Rodgers, Agnes Anne Rogers |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec (CC0-1.0)
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
