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Crimes of the Future (1984): Cast & Ratings

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Crimes of the Future is a 1984 sci-fi comedy directed by David Cronenberg, starring Jack Messinger, Ronald Mlodzik and Iain Ewing. It runs 1 hour 3 minutes. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic.

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Crimes of the Future (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 3m (63 min)
Director
David Cronenberg
Genres
Sci-Fi , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Crimes of the Future About?

The premise of Crimes of the Future without spoilers.

In a dystopian future, a mysterious plague has affected feminine beauty, leading to unsettling societal shifts. A man named Tripod embarks on a quest to find his mentor, Antoine Rouge, which takes him on a surreal and darkly comedic journey. He encounters various eccentric groups and individuals, confronting the absurdities of a society grappling with defeminization and the unsettling consequences of unchecked male desire within this bizarre landscape.

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Cast & crew

Crimes of the Future Cast

Jack Messinger leads the cast, with Ronald Mlodzik and Iain Ewing. Directed by David Cronenberg; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from David Cronenberg

More films directed by David Cronenberg, best-rated first: Dead Ringers, The Fly, Eastern Promises and The Shrouds.

Full filmography
Ratings

Crimes of the Future Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Crimes of the Future 58 on Metacritic.

Videos

Crimes of the Future Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.

Crimes of the Future (1970) Trailer
  • Clip Crimes of the Future (1970)
Cars

Cars in Crimes of the Future

79 cars on screen, including the 1982 De Lorean DMC 12 and the 1946 Ford Super De Luxe.

All 79 cars
  • 1982 De Lorean DMC 12 in Crimes of the Future 1982 De Lorean DMC 12 Featured role
  • 1946 Ford Super De Luxe in Crimes of the Future 1946 Ford Super De Luxe Important role
  • 1949 Packard Custom Eight Victoria in Crimes of the Future 1949 Packard Custom Eight Victoria Important role
  • 1975 Volkswagen Station Wagon T2 Typ 2 in Crimes of the Future 1975 Volkswagen Station Wagon T2 Typ 2 Important role

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FAQ

Crimes of the Future FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Crimes of the Future, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Crimes of the Future?

Crimes of the Future runs 1 hour 3 minutes (63 minutes).

When was Crimes of the Future released?

Crimes of the Future was released on August 10, 1984.

Who directed Crimes of the Future?

Crimes of the Future was directed by David Cronenberg.

More films by David Cronenberg

Who is in the cast of Crimes of the Future?

Crimes of the Future stars Jack Messinger, Ronald Mlodzik and Iain Ewing, among 10 credited actors.

How is Crimes of the Future rated?

Crimes of the Future has 58 on Metacritic and 49% on TMDB.

Does Crimes of the Future have a post-credit scene?

No. Crimes of the Future has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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