Altered States

Altered States

Research scientist Eddie Jessup (William Hurt) believes other states of consciousness are as real as everyday reality. Using sensory deprivation, then adding powerful, hallucinogenic drugs, he explores these altered states...and endures experiences that make madness seem a blessing.

Academy Award? winner William Hurt as Jessup (his film debut) heads a solid cast featuring Blair Brown, Bob Balaban and Charles Haid. Working from Paddy Cheyefsky's novel, director Ken Russell guides us with a sorcerer's skill through Eddie's magical and horrific journey as Altered States gyrates with dazzling visual bravado and bracing emotional impact.

Production Year: 
1980
Released: 
Tue, 11/09/2010
Run Time Minutes: 
103
Rating: 
R
Genres: 
Science-Fiction
Genres: 
Horror
Trailer: 
No
Format Aspect Ratio: 
16x9-Wide Screen
Resolution: 
480x720 LowRez
More Information: 
HD-6
Audio Language: 
English
Audio Format: 
Dolby Digital
Audio Channels: 
5.1
Actors: 
William Hurt - Eddie Jessup
Actors: 
Blair Brown - Emily Jessup
Actors: 
Bob Balaban - Arthur Rosenberg
Actors: 
Charles Haid - Mason Parrish
Actors: 
Thaao Penghlis - Eccheverria
Actors: 
Miguel Godreau - Primal Man
Actors: 
Dori Brenner - Sylvia Rosenberg
Actors: 
Peter Brandon - Hobart
Actors: 
Charles White Eagle - The Brujo
Actors: 
Drew Barrymore - Margaret Jessup
Actors: 
Megan Jeffers - Grace Jessup
Actors: 
Jack Murdock - Hector Orteco
Actors: 
Frank McCarthy - Obispo
Actors: 
Deborah Baltzell - Schizophrenic Patient
Actors: 
Evan Richards - Young Rosenberg
Actors: 
Hap Lawrence - Endocrinology Fellow
Actors: 
John Walter Davis - Medical Technician
Actors: 
Cynthia Burr - Parrish's Girl
Actors: 
Susan Bredhoff - Eccheverria's Girl
Actors: 
John Larroquette - X-Ray Technician
Actors: 
George Gaynes - Dr. Wissenschaft
Actors: 
Ora Rubinstein - Young Medical Student
Actors: 
Paul Larson - Charlie Thomas
Actors: 
Eric Forst - Mingus
Actors: 
Adriana Shaw - Dr. Antonini
Actors: 
Martin Fiscoe - Graduate Student
Actors: 
Olivia Michelle - Veronica
Actors: 
M. James Arnett - Stuntman