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Dead Ringers

Thriller & Mystery • Drama, Thriller, R, 09-Aug-1988

David Cronenberg's multi-award-winning psychological thriller exploring the bizarre lives of identical twins Elliot and Beverly, both played by Jeremy Irons. Both world-renowned gynaecologists, the twins share everything from their clinic to their women, until they meet Claire (Geneviève Bujold). Beverly falls in love with her, and a schism develops between the brothers for the first time.

Cast
Jeremy Irons Beverly Mantle/Elliot Mantle
Geneviève Bujold Claire Niveau
Heidi von Palleske Dr. Cary Weiler
Crew
David Cronenberg director

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