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1984 · 136 min · PG-13

Dune

Directed by David Lynch · Action, Science Fiction, Adventure

Dune (1984) is a Action film, directed by David Lynch set in Space during the far future. It runs 136 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A space exploration and dystopian, with a tense and surreal dreamlike tone. Themes of fate & destiny and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Daniel LanoisBrian EnoDavid PaichJeff PorcaroMarty PaichMike PorcaroRoger EnoSteve LukatherSteve Porcaro
Cinematography
Freddie Francis
Cast
Kyle MacLachlanFrancesca AnnisPatrick StewartLinda HuntJosé FerrerFreddie JonesBrad DourifRichard Jordan

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Space
Setting
DesertOff World
When
Far Future

Premise & themes

Premise
Space ExplorationDystopian
Themes
Fate & DestinyPower & Corruption
Tone
TenseSurreal Dreamlike

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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