The Machine
La Machine
Synopsis
This deftly made French psychological thriller terrifies with its exploration of an experiment gone horribly wrong. Dr. Marc Lacroix, a psychiatrist specializing in brain functions, is obsessed with the link between mind and spirit. To find his link he studies the criminally insane. He builds a secret machine, known only to his mistress Marianne, in which he hopes to exchange minds between humans. He simultaneously wants to help the mentally ill recover, and he wants to experience their madness. He chooses the psychotic killer, Zyto, a man who stabbed at least three women, for his experiment. The initial experiment is successful and the two exchange minds. But trouble ensues when Zyto refuses to reverse the switch. There is little Marc can do when Zyto takes over Marc's life, and more ominously his wife and child whom are unknowingly in mortal danger. Marc, encased in Zyto's body, is returned to the asylum. Will Marc's wife recognize the danger? Will Zyto kill again?
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La Machine Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-05
Top Cast
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Gérard Depardieu
Dr. Marc Lacroix
Nathalie Baye
Marie Lacroix
Didier Bourdon
Michel Zyto
Natalia Wörner
Marianne
Julie Depardieu
A nurse
Claude Berri
Hugues
Erwan Baynaud
Léonard Lacroix
Marc Andréoni
Le gardien
Alain Azerot
Un infirmier
Wilfred Benaïche
Le patient
Christian Bujeau
Martial
Patty Hannock
Marie-Thérèse
Arsène Jiroyan
Le réceptionniste
Christian Ruché
Cédric
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Dupeyron
- Screenplay & Story
- François Dupeyron, René Belletto
- Original Score
- Michel Portal
- Original Title
- La Machine
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Dupeyron
François Dupeyron, René Belletto
Michel Portal
Dietrich Lohmann
Noëlle Boisson
Ingrid Windisch, Patrick Bordier, Bernard Bouix, René Cleitman
Department Leadership Roster
François Dupeyron
Director
François Dupeyron
Writer
Dietrich Lohmann
Director of Photography
Ingrid Windisch
Producer
Noëlle Boisson
Editor
Patrick Bordier
Producer
Bernard Bouix
Producer
Elisabeth Tavernier
Costume Design
Michel Portal
Original Music Composer
René Cleitman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Machine
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What is The Machine about?
This deftly made French psychological thriller terrifies with its exploration of an experiment gone horribly wrong. Dr. Marc Lacroix, a psychiatrist specializing in brain functions, is obsessed with the link between mind and spirit. To find his link he studies the criminally insane. He builds a secret machine, known only to his mistress Marianne, in which he hopes to exchange minds between humans. He simultaneously wants to help the mentally ill recover, and he wants to experience their madness. He chooses the psychotic killer, Zyto, a man who stabbed at least three women, for his experiment. The initial experiment is successful and the two exchange minds. But trouble ensues when Zyto refuses to reverse the switch. There is little Marc can do when Zyto takes over Marc's life, and more ominously his wife and child whom are unknowingly in mortal danger. Marc, encased in Zyto's body, is returned to the asylum. Will Marc's wife recognize the danger? Will Zyto kill again?
Who directed The Machine?
The Machine was directed by François Dupeyron.
Who stars in The Machine?
The principal cast of The Machine includes Gérard Depardieu, Nathalie Baye, Didier Bourdon, Natalia Wörner, Julie Depardieu.
When was The Machine released and how long is it?
The Machine was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Machine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Machine was composed by Michel Portal.
Is The Machine based on a book or true story?
The Machine is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "René Belletto".