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Eraserhead

Directed by David Lynch
1977•1h 29m•NR•★ 7.3
Horror / Science Fiction

Synopsis

First-time father Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newly born mutant child.

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Cast & Crew

DirectorDavid Lynch
WriterDavid Lynch
CinematographyHerbert CardwellFrederick Elmes
MusicDavid LynchPeter Ivers
Principal Cast
Jack Nance
Jack NanceHenry Spencer
Charlotte Stewart
Charlotte StewartMary X
Allen Joseph
Allen JosephMr. X
Jeanne Bates
Jeanne BatesMrs. X
Judith Roberts
Judith RobertsBeautiful Girl Across the Hall
Laurel Near
Laurel NearLady in the Radiator
Jack Fisk
Jack FiskMan in the Planet
JL
Jean LangeGrandmother

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Runtime1h 29m (89 mins)

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DirectorDavid Lynch
LanguagesEnglish
CountryUS
StudioAFI
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