Description
Research scientist Eddie Jessup (
William Hurt) believes other states of consciousness are as real as everyday reality. Using sensory deprivation, then adding powerful hallucinogenic drugs, he explores these altered statesand endures experiences that make madness seem a blessing. From Paddy Chayefsky's novel, director
Ken Russell guides us with a sorcerer's skill through Eddie's magical and horrific journey as Altered States gyrates with dazzling visual bravado and bracing emotional impact.
Details
Released: Mon 27 Jan 2003
Catalogue Number: DVS11076
Rating: 
Region: 4 - Suitable for Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, South America, Central America, Pacific Islands and Caribbean
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- Actors: Bob Balaban, Blair Brown, Charles Haid, William Hurt
- Director: Ken Russell
- Distributor: Warner Home Video
- Studio: Warner Bros
- Feature:
- Main Menu Animation
- Biographies-Cast & Crew
- TV Spots: 2
- Theatrical Trailer
- Notes: Behind The Scenes
- Trailer: Blade Runner: Director's Cut; Contact; Outbreak; Outland
- Audio:
- English Dolby Digital 5.1
- French Dolby Digital 2.0 surround-encoded
- English
- French
- Subtitles: English, French
- Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
- Discs: 1
- Format: NTSC
- Fullscreen: Full Frame
- Layers: 1
- Release Year: 1980
- Running Time: 102 minutes
- Sides: 2
- Transfer Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Availability
Estimated despatch 5-10 days after ordering.