Split
“It's the cracked ones that let the light into the world”
Synopsis
A man is on the run from a Big Brother-like security force.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Timothy Dwight
Starker
Joan Bechtel
Susan / Woman in Gallery
John J. Flynn
The Artist
Chris Shaw
Agency Director
John Martel
Agent 1
Jack Wiley
Agent 2
Barbara Horscraft
Cafe Customer
Debra Gordon
Cafe Customer
Rusty Lapioli
Cafe Worker
Ray Bancharian
Cafe Bouncer
Jim Yates
Transient
George Amis
Art Critic
Rod Schoenlank
Art Critic
Wendy Bowers
Woman in Gallery
Rebecca Adams
Woman in Gallery
Bhavananda Lodkey
Woman in Gallery
Martha Curtis
Woman in Gallery
Larry Raphael
Irate Art Patron
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Shaw
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Shaw
- Original Score
- Robert Galpren, Chris Shaw
- Original Title
- Split
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Stalker Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Shaw
Chris Shaw
Robert Galpren, Chris Shaw
Chris Shaw
Barbara Horscraft, Jack Wiley
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Shaw
Director
Chris Shaw
Writer
Barbara Horscraft
Producer
Jack Wiley
Producer
Chris Shaw
Director of Photography
Robert Galpren
Original Music Composer
Chris Shaw
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Split.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Split.
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Sci-Fi Cinema in the 1980s
Science fiction movies from the eighties (1980-1989), including TV movies as well as stand-alone mini-series. This list uses a fairly strict definition of science fiction, and therefore does not include most films that deal with fantasy, the supernatural, or super heroes. Films that fall more under the umbrella of horror (like a lot of zombie and pandemic films) have also been omitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Split
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Split about?
A man is on the run from a Big Brother-like security force.
Who directed Split?
Split was directed by Chris Shaw.
Who stars in Split?
The principal cast of Split includes Timothy Dwight, Joan Bechtel, John J. Flynn, Chris Shaw, John Martel.
When was Split released and how long is it?
Split was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Split?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Split was composed by Robert Galpren, Chris Shaw.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Split?
Split holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).