Communion
- Directed by: Philippe Mora
- Starring: Christopher Walken, Lindsay Crouse, Frances Sternhagen, Andreas Katsulas, Basil Hoffman
- Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
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- Theater Release: 11/10/1989
- Video Release: 06/15/2010
- Run Time: 1hr 41min
Synopsis
The allegedly true story of an author's unparalleled encounter with alien visitors. He thought he was dreaming, but through hypnosis he learned that he participated in extraordinary and disturbing experiments. Based on Whitley Strieber's "nonfiction" bestseller.
The allegedly true story of an author's unparalleled encounter with alien visitors. He thought he was dreaming, but through hypnosis he learned that he participated in extraordinary and disturbing experiments. Based on Whitley Strieber's "nonfiction" bestseller.
Production Notes
Film is based on a story that writer and main character Whitley Strieber swears is true. His bestselling book about his experience came out in 1986.
Shown at the American Film Market in Santa Monica in February/March 1989, and later that year at the Cannes Film Festival in May.
Shot in Los Angeles and New York City, with an estimated budget of $6.5 million.
Widescreen Special Edition Laserdisc cat. #LVD9543 features: digital widescreen transfer, original theatrical trailer, exclusive alternate ending, running audio commentary by director Philippe Mora and never before seen outtakes and deleted scenes.
Film is based on a story that writer and main character Whitley Strieber swears is true. His bestselling book about his experience came out in 1986.
Shown at the American Film Market in Santa Monica in February/March 1989, and later that year at the Cannes Film Festival in May.
Shot in Los Angeles and New York City, with an estimated budget of $6.5 million.
Widescreen Special Edition Laserdisc cat. #LVD9543 features: digital widescreen transfer, original theatrical trailer, exclusive alternate ending, running audio commentary by director Philippe Mora and never before seen outtakes and deleted scenes.
Reviews
"...COMMUNION, a most handsome production, does take us on an incredible journey that comes full circle in satisfying fashion. And Walken and Crouse are terrific..." (Los Angeles Times)
"...COMMUNION, a most handsome production, does take us on an incredible journey that comes full circle in satisfying fashion. And Walken and Crouse are terrific..." (Los Angeles Times)
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