Construction worker Douglas Quaid's obsession with the planet Mars leads him to visit Recall, a company that manufactures memories. When his memory implant goes wrong, Doug can no longer be sure what is and isn't reality.
Practical Effects
Animatronic Kuato puppet still haunts dreams. No CGI necessary.
Direction
Verhoeven walks the razor's edge of satire and sincerity.
Production
Mexico City subway became Mars—budget genius.
Director
Paul Verhoeven
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Douglas Quaid / Hauser
Rachel Ticotin
Melina
Sharon Stone
Lori Quaid
Ronny Cox
Vilos Cohaagen
Michael Ironside
Richter
Marshall Bell
George / Kuato
Mel Johnson Jr.
Benny
Michael Champion
Helm
Roy Brocksmith
Dr. Edgemar
Ray Baker
Bob McClane
Rosemary Dunsmore
Dr. Lull
David Knell
Ernie
Alexia Robinson
Tiffany
Dean Norris
Tony
Mark Carlton
Bartender
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