Looker (1981): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Looker is a 1981 sci-fi thriller directed by Michael Crichton, starring Tim Rossovich, James Coburn and Albert Finney. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. Critics gave it 32% on Rotten Tomatoes and 20 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Michael Crichton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Ladd Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Looker About?
The premise of Looker without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A renowned plastic surgeon, Larry Roberts, helps models achieve physical perfection through innovative procedures. As his patients begin to die mysteriously, he investigates, uncovering a web of corporate secrets and advanced technology at the Digital Matrix corporation. Driven by curiosity and mounting alarm, Dr. Roberts delves deeper into the dangerous truth behind their flawless appearances.
Looker Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- media manipulation
- experimental technology
- nudity
- female nudity
- cyberpunk
- psychotronic film
- final showdown
- cult film
- electronic music score
- media
- high tech
- high tech weapon
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- light gun
- tv commercial
- hypnotism
- hallucination
- glowing eyes
- mind control
- corporation
- conglomerate
- megacorporation
- evil corporation
- corporate crime
- corporate conspiracy
- conspiracy
- cover up
- television
- fighting the system
- social commentary
- written by director
- prologue
- scene during opening credits
- scene before opening credits
- scene during end credits
- surprise during end credits
- freeze frame
- fade to black
- tech noir
- sinister
- world domination
- secret laboratory
- falling from height
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- photographer
- disguise
- elevator
- security guard
- black dress
- parking garage
- black bra and panties
Looker Cast
Tim Rossovich leads the cast, with James Coburn and Albert Finney. Directed by Michael Crichton; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Crichton
Also Starring in Looker
· 6 moreMore from Michael Crichton
More films directed by Michael Crichton, best-rated first: Westworld, The Great Train Robbery, Coma and Runaway.
Looker Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Looker 32% on Rotten Tomatoes and 20 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 32% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 41%
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Metacritic 20 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 61% User score
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Looker Plot Summary
What happens in Looker from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A young blonde model, Lisa Convey, features in a commercial for Ravish — a perfume that promises to realize women’s innermost desires, narrated by the voice of John Erwin. Seeking perfection, she approaches Dr. Larry Roberts, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon known for his meticulous nature. Initially perplexed by her exceedingly precise demands, Dr. Roberts ultimately agrees to perform the surgery, swayed by his business partner, Dr. Jim Belfield, who warns that if he declines, a less skilled surgeon will take over. The surgery goes off without a hitch, and soon, Lisa returns to her lavish life with her dog Teddy.
Full summary
The whole story of Looker, scene by scene
Looker Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Looker (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
How Well Do You Know Looker?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the character Dr. Larry Roberts?
Cars in Looker
12 cars on screen, including the 1981 Porsche 928 and the 1973 Lincoln Continental Mark IV.
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1981 Porsche 928 Main role -
1973 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Important role -
1974 Chevrolet Impala Wagon Minor role -
Chevrolet Step-Van Minor role
Looker Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Troppo belle per vivere” and “Kein Mord von der Stange”.
- Also known as
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- Troppo belle per vivere
- Kein Mord von der Stange
- Szupermodell
- Сотворивший красоток
- L'ordinateur meurtrier
- 神秘美人局
- Wzór piękności
- Ojos asesinos
- 미인계
- Ljepotica
- Krásky
- Öldüren Gözler
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Looker FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Looker, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Looker?
Looker runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Looker released?
Looker was released on October 30, 1981.
Who directed Looker?
Looker was directed by Michael Crichton.
More films by Michael Crichton Who is in the cast of Looker?
Looker stars Tim Rossovich, James Coburn and Albert Finney, among 10 credited actors.
How is Looker rated?
Looker has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 32% on Rotten Tomatoes, 20 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Looker have a post-credit scene?
No. Looker has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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