
Two brilliant research scientists have invented a device capable of recording and playing back sensory experiences only to have devastating results when one of them records their own death.
Cast

Christopher Walken
Michael Brace

Natalie Wood
Karen Brace

Louise Fletcher
Lillian Reynolds

Cliff Robertson
Alex Terson

Jordan Christopher
Gordy Forbes

Donald Hotton
Landan Marks

Alan Fudge
Robert Jenkins
Joe Dorsey
Hal Abramson

Bill Morey
James Zimbach

Jason Lively
Chris Brace

Darrell Larson
Security Technician

Lou Walker
Chef
Stacey Kuhne-Adams
Andrea
John Hugh
Animal Lab Technician
Ira David Wood III
Barry (as David Wood)
Keith Colbert
Dr. Ted Harris
Jerry Bennett
Dr. Janet Bock
Mary Fran Lyman
Realtor (as Mary-Fran Lyman)
Jack Harmon
Security Guard

Nina Axelrod
Simulator Technician

Lana Clarkson
Food Fantasy Girl (uncredited)
George Sasaki
Scientist (uncredited)
Crew

Douglas Trumbull
Director, Producer
Robert Stitzel
Screenplay
Philip Frank Messina
Screenplay

Bruce Joel Rubin
Story
Freeman A. Davies
Editor
Edward Warschilka
Editor
Richard Yuricich
Director of Photography, Associate Producer
Bob Jeffords
First Assistant Director

Eugene Mazzola
Assistant Director
Joel L. Freedman
Executive Producer
John Vallone
Production Design

Donfeld
Costume Design

James Horner
Original Music Composer
Linda DeScenna
Set Decoration
Tom Pedigo
Set Decoration
Tommy J. Huff
Stunts

David L. Snyder
Art Direction
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