Twin Peaks
“Who killed Laura Palmer?”
Synopsis
An idiosyncratic FBI agent investigates the murder of a young woman in the even more idiosyncratic town of Twin Peaks. (This standalone version of the series pilot was produced for the European VHS market and has an alternate, closed ending.)
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Twin Peaks International Pilot: Extra scenes and alternate ending
Type: Clip • Published 2022-08-03
Top Cast
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Kyle MacLachlan
Special Agent Dale Cooper
Michael Ontkean
Sheriff Harry S. Truman
Mädchen Amick
Shelly Johnson
Dana Ashbrook
Bobby Briggs
Richard Beymer
Benjamin Horne
Lara Flynn Boyle
Donna Hayward
Sherilyn Fenn
Audrey Horne
Warren Frost
Dr. Will Hayward
Peggy Lipton
Norma Jennings
James Marshall
James Hurley
Everett McGill
Big Ed Hurley
Jack Nance
Pete Martell
Ray Wise
Leland Palmer
Joan Chen
Jocelyn Packard
Piper Laurie
Catherine Martell
Sheryl Lee
Laura Palmer
Wendy Robie
Nadine Hurley
Russ Tamblyn
Dr. Lawrence Jacoby
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1991
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lynch
- Screenplay & Story
- David Lynch, Mark Frost
- Original Score
- Angelo Badalamenti
- Original Title
- Twin Peaks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- Lynch/Frost Productions, Spelling Entertainment, Worldvision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lynch
David Lynch, Mark Frost
Angelo Badalamenti
Ronald Víctor García
Duwayne Dunham
David Lynch, Monty Montgomery, Mark Frost, David Latt
Department Leadership Roster
Patricia Norris
Costume Design
David Boushey
Stunt Coordinator
David Lynch
Director
David Lynch
Writer
Mark Frost
Writer
Duwayne Dunham
Editor
David Latt
Producer
Patricia Norris
Production Design
Ronald Víctor García
Director of Photography
Angelo Badalamenti
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twin Peaks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Twin Peaks about?
An idiosyncratic FBI agent investigates the murder of a young woman in the even more idiosyncratic town of Twin Peaks. (This standalone version of the series pilot was produced for the European VHS market and has an alternate, closed ending.)
Who directed Twin Peaks?
Twin Peaks was directed by David Lynch.
Who stars in Twin Peaks?
The principal cast of Twin Peaks includes Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook, Richard Beymer.
When was Twin Peaks released and how long is it?
Twin Peaks was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Twin Peaks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Twin Peaks was composed by Angelo Badalamenti.