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Critic Ian Nathan
rated 6

...a most fascinating disaster of genre making.

Read full review at Empire
Critic Derek Malcolm
rated 10

...an epic that vouchsafes eyeful after eyeful, aided by Freddie Francis’s glowing, dark-hued cinematography.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 6

There are intriguing supporting performances from Phillips, from Von Sydow as a scientist on the planet and from José Ferrer as the dignified emperor himself.

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Casper Björner
rated 10

An absolute classic - does the original books justice. Look forward to the anticipated remake hitting cinemas - I hope

3 years ago
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Cast & Crew

David Lynch
As Spice Miner (uncredited)
David Lynch
Director
David Lynch
Writer
Max von Sydow
As Doctor Kynes
Patrick Stewart
As Gurney Halleck
Brad Dourif
As Piter De Vries
Dean Stockwell
As Doctor Wellington Yueh

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In the distant future, the universe is ruled by the Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV. The most valuable substance in the empire is the spice melange, which extends life and expands consciousness. The spice also allows for safe, instantaneous interstellar travel. However, production of the spice is threatened, and Shaddam transfers power and control of the planet Arrakis, the only source of the spice, to House Atreides. The Atreides are attacked by their archenemies, the Harkonnens, alongside Shaddam's own Sardaukar troops. Lady Jessica, a member of the Bene Gesserit sisterhood with advanced physical and mental abilities, is the concubine of Duke Leto Atreides and is part of a centuries-long breeding program to produce the Kwisatz Haderach, a mental superbeing. The story follows young Paul Atreides as he leads his people in their fight for survival against the Harkonnens and the Emperor's forces.

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