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12 Monkeys (1996)
IMDb Rating 8.0 (84,213 votes) top 250: #184
Front Cover Actor
Joseph Melito Young Cole
Bruce Willis James Cole
Jon Seda Jose
Michael Chance Scarface
Vernon Campbell Tiny
H. Michael Walls Botanist
Bob Adrian Geologist
Simon Jones Zoologist
Carol Florence Astrophysicist
Bill Raymond Microbiologist
Plot
In this science fiction masterpiece, Cole (Bruce Willis) is sent back in time to save the human race from a deadly virus that has forced mankind into dank underground communities in the future. Along his travels, he encounters a psychiatrist (Madeleine Stowe) and a mental patient, brilliantly portrayed by Brad Pitt, who may hold the key the mysterious rogue group, The Army of the 12 Monkeys, thought to be responsible for unleashing the killer disease. Believing he can obtain a pure virus sample in order to find a cure in the future, he is met with one riddle after another that puts him in a race for time.
Movie Details
Genre Drama; Sci-Fi; Thriller
Director Terry Gilliam
Producer Charles Roven; Robert Cavallo; Mark Egerton
Writer Janet Peoples; David Peoples; Chris Marker; David Webb Peoples
Musician Paul Buckmaster
Studio Universal Studios
Country USA
Language English
Audience Rating R
Running Time 130 mins
Movie Release Date 1996
Color Color
Personal Details
Format DVD
Seen It Yes
Index 401
Collection Status In Collection
Product Details
Edition Special Edition
Region Region 1
Screen Ratio Widescreen 1.85:1 Color (Anamorphic)
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
UPC (Barcode) 025192545221
Release Date 5/10/2005
Subtitles English; French
Packaging Keep Case
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC]
FRENCH: Dolby Digital 5.1
Nr of Disks/Tapes 1
Notes
Also Known As:
12 Monkeys (USA) (alternative spelling)

Trivia: When James is escaping from the asylum, he runs past a security guard who is reading a tabloid, its cover is the now famous photo of the "batboy" that was found in a cave in the 1990s. The story, about a society outcast ahead of his time, was made into an off-broadway hit musical. (more)

Goofs: Continuity: The blood (not) on Cole's hand when he goes to touch Dr Railly's face. (more)

Quotes:
[first lines]
James Cole: Jose - psst! Jose, what's going on?
Jose: Bad news, man
James Cole: Volunteers?
Jose: Yeah. And they said your name.
[pause]
Jose: Hey, maybe they'll give you a pardon, man.
James Cole: [sarcastic] Yeah, that's why none of the volunteers come back. They all get a pardon.
(more)

Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 10 wins & 8 nominations (more)

Extra Features
Feature Commentary with Director Terry Gilliam and Producer Charles Roven
The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of 12 Monkeys
12 Monkeys Archives
Production notes
Theatrical trailer
Links
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