Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
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Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) is a science-fiction horror film directed by Philip Kaufman. Set in San Francisco, the story follows health inspector Matthew Bennell and his colleague Elizabeth Driscoll as they uncover a chilling alien plot. Humans are being replaced by emotionless duplicates, perfect biological clones devoid of empathy. As the phenomenon spreads, Matthew and Elizabeth struggle to stay awake and evade capture while seeking a way to stop the alien invasion. This atmospheric and suspenseful film, based on Jack Finney's 1955 novel, has gained acclaim over the years for its tension-filled narrative and thought-provoking themes.
Cast:
Donald Sutherland as Matthew Bennell
Brooke Adams as Elizabeth Driscoll
Jeff Goldblum as Jack Bellicec
Veronica Cartwright as Nancy Bellicec
Leonard Nimoy as Dr. David Kibner
Art Hindle as Dr. Geoffrey Howell
Lelia Goldoni as Katherine Hendley
Kevin McCarthy as Running Man
Don Siegel as Taxi Driver
Tom Luddy as Ted Hendley
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