Pin
“A Plastic Nightmare”
Synopsis
Pin, a plastic medical dummy, has been the fixation of Leon since youth. Now grown up and orphaned in an accident, Leon brings Pin home to live with him and his sister Ursula, much to her reluctance. Soon, however, Leon's fixation on Pin spirals out of control, and Ursula must face the devastating consequences.
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Pin ≣ 1988 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-10
Top Cast
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Jonathan Banks
PIN (voice)
David Hewlett
Leon
Cynthia Preston
Ursula
Terry O'Quinn
Dr. Frank Linden
Bronwen Mantel
Mrs. Linden
John Pyper-Ferguson
Stan Fraker
Helene Udy
Marcia Bateman
Patricia Collins
Aunt Dorothy
Steven Bednarski
Leon - Age 13
Jacob Tierney
Leon - Age 7
Katie Shingler
Ursula - Age 11
Michelle Anderson
Ursula - Age 5
Joan Austen
Nurse Spalding
Jamie Stern
Eddie Morris
David Gow
Officer Wilson
Terrence Labrosse
Dr. Bell
Aline Vandrine
Mrs. Shaver
Joanna Noyes
Mrs. Henry
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 27, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 21, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sandor Stern
- Screenplay & Story
- Sandor Stern
- Original Score
- Peter Manning Robinson
- Original Title
- Pin
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Malofilm Communications Inc., Image Organization, Lance Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sandor Stern
Sandor Stern, Andrew Neiderman
Peter Manning Robinson
Guy Dufaux
Patrick Dodd
Rene Malo, Pierre David
Department Leadership Roster
Rene Malo
Producer
Sandor Stern
Director
David Rigby
Stunt Coordinator
Patrick Dodd
Editor
Guy Dufaux
Director of Photography
Peter Manning Robinson
Original Music Composer
Sandor Stern
Screenplay
Nicoletta Massone
Costume Design
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 Pin
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What is Pin about?
Pin, a plastic medical dummy, has been the fixation of Leon since youth. Now grown up and orphaned in an accident, Leon brings Pin home to live with him and his sister Ursula, much to her reluctance. Soon, however, Leon's fixation on Pin spirals out of control, and Ursula must face the devastating consequences.
Who directed Pin?
Pin was directed by Sandor Stern.
Who stars in Pin?
The principal cast of Pin includes Jonathan Banks, David Hewlett, Cynthia Preston, Terry O'Quinn, Bronwen Mantel.
When was Pin released and how long is it?
Pin was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Pin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pin was composed by Peter Manning Robinson.
Is Pin based on a book or true story?
Pin is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Andrew Neiderman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pin?
Pin 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.).