Doppelganger
“In every good, there is evil. In Holly Gooding there is something worse. Much worse.”
Synopsis
After being implicated in a murder, a young woman flees New York City and moves to Los Angeles, where she rents a room from a writer. They begin an affair, but it seems she's been followed by a homicidal duplicate of herself.
Top Cast
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Drew Barrymore
Holly Gooding
George Newbern
Patrick Highsmith
Dennis Christopher
Doctor Heller
Leslie Hope
Elizabeth
Sally Kellerman
Sister Jan
George Maharis
Mike Wallace
Peter Dobson
Rob
Carl Bressler
Larry Spaulding
Dan Shor
Stanley White
Jaid Barrymore
Mrs. Gooding
Stanley DeSantis
Richard Wolf
Sean Whalen
Gas Man
Thomas Bosack
Holly's Father
Sarina C. Grant
Detective Pouget
John Cardone
Handcuffed Man
Irene Olga López
Night Nurse
Scott Lawrence
Male Nurse
Danny Trejo
Hard Hat
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 26, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 26, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Avi Nesher
- Screenplay & Story
- Avi Nesher
- Original Score
- Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
- Original Title
- Doppelganger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Planet Productions, ITC Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Avi Nesher
Avi Nesher
Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
Sven Kirsten, Vance Burberry
Tatiana S. Riegel
William Christopher Gorog, Donald P. Borchers
Department Leadership Roster
Avi Nesher
Director
Avi Nesher
Writer
Tatiana S. Riegel
Editor
Donald P. Borchers
Producer
Ivo Cristante
Production Design
Kimberly A. Tillman
Costume Design
Sven Kirsten
Director of Photography
Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
Original Music Composer
Steve Picerni
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doppelganger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Doppelganger about?
After being implicated in a murder, a young woman flees New York City and moves to Los Angeles, where she rents a room from a writer. They begin an affair, but it seems she's been followed by a homicidal duplicate of herself.
Who directed Doppelganger?
Doppelganger was directed by Avi Nesher.
Who stars in Doppelganger?
The principal cast of Doppelganger includes Drew Barrymore, George Newbern, Dennis Christopher, Leslie Hope, Sally Kellerman.
When was Doppelganger released and how long is it?
Doppelganger was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Doppelganger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doppelganger was composed by Jan A. P. Kaczmarek.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Doppelganger?
Doppelganger holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).