Invasion of the Body Snatchers
“The seed is planted... terror grows.”
Synopsis
The residents of San Francisco are becoming drone-like shadows of their former selves, and as the phenomenon spreads, two Department of Health workers uncover the horrifying truth.
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Top Cast
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Donald Sutherland
Matthew Bennell
Brooke Adams
Elizabeth Driscoll
Leonard Nimoy
Dr. David Kibner
Jeff Goldblum
Jack Bellicec
Veronica Cartwright
Nancy Bellicec
Art Hindle
Dr. Geoffrey Howell
Lelia Goldoni
Katherine Hendley
Kevin McCarthy
Running Man (Cameo)
Don Siegel
Taxi Driver
Tom Luddy
Ted Hendley
Stan Ritchie
Stan
David Fisher
Mr. Gianni
Tom Dahlgren
Detective
Garry Goodrow
Dr. Boccardo
Jerry Walter
Restaurant Owner
Maurice Argent
Chef
Sam Conti
Street Barker
Wood Moy
Mr. Tong
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mondo Bizzaro Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 22, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 13, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$24.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.13x
+$21.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Kaufman
- Screenplay & Story
- W.D. Richter
- Original Score
- Denny Zeitlin
- Original Title
- Invasion of the Body Snatchers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $24.9M
- Production Studios
- United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Kaufman
W.D. Richter, Jack Finney
Denny Zeitlin
Michael Chapman
Douglas Stewart
Robert H. Solo
Department Leadership Roster
Robert H. Solo
Producer
Philip Kaufman
Director
Michael Chapman
Director of Photography
Douglas Stewart
Editor
W.D. Richter
Screenplay
Agnes Anne Rogers
Costume Design
Denny Zeitlin
Original Music Composer
Charles Rosen
Production Design
Aggie Guerard Rodgers
Costume Design
David R. Ellis
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Invasion of the Body Snatchers about?
The residents of San Francisco are becoming drone-like shadows of their former selves, and as the phenomenon spreads, two Department of Health workers uncover the horrifying truth.
Who directed Invasion of the Body Snatchers?
Invasion of the Body Snatchers was directed by Philip Kaufman.
Who stars in Invasion of the Body Snatchers?
The principal cast of Invasion of the Body Snatchers includes Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Leonard Nimoy, Jeff Goldblum, Veronica Cartwright.
When was Invasion of the Body Snatchers released and how long is it?
Invasion of the Body Snatchers was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Invasion of the Body Snatchers?
Invasion of the Body Snatchers had a reported production budget of $3.5M and grossed $24.9M at the worldwide box office (7.13 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Invasion of the Body Snatchers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Invasion of the Body Snatchers was composed by Denny Zeitlin.
Is Invasion of the Body Snatchers based on a book or true story?
Invasion of the Body Snatchers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jack Finney".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Invasion of the Body Snatchers?
Invasion of the Body Snatchers holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).