Dune
Dune is a 1984 American epic space opera film written and directed by David Lynch, and based on the 1965 novel of the same name by Frank Herbert. It was filmed at the Churubusco Studios in Mexico City. The soundtrack was composed by the rock band Toto, with a contribution from Brian Eno. Its large ensemble cast includes Kyle MacLachlan (in his film debut), Patrick Stewart, Brad Dourif, Dean Stockwell, Virginia Madsen, José Ferrer, Sean Young, Silvana Mangano, Sting, Linda Hunt, and Max von Sydow.
Plot
In the year 10,191, the known universe is ruled by the Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV. The most valuable substance in the empire is the spice melange, which extends life and expands consciousness. The spice also allows the Spacing Guild to fold space, allowing safe, instantaneous interstellar travel. The Guild's leader demands Shaddam clarify a conspiracy that could jeopardize spice production. Shaddam reveals that he has transferred power and control of the planet Arrakis, the only source of the spice, to House Atreides. However, once the Atreides arrive, they will be attacked by their archenemies, the Harkonnen, alongside Shaddam's own Sardaukar troops. Shaddam fears the Atreides due to reports of a secret army that they are amassing.
Awards
Cast
- Alicia Witt
- Ana Ofelia Murguía
- Angélica Aragón
- Brad Dourif
- Claudia Ramírez
- Danny Corkill
- David Lynch
- Dean Stockwell
- Ernesto Laguardia Longega
- Everett McGill
- Francesca Annis
- Freddie Jones
- Humberto Elizondo
- Jack Nance
- Jacqueline Voltaire
- José Ferrer
- Judd Omen
- Julieta Rosen
- Jürgen Prochnow
- Kenneth McMillan
- Kyle MacLachlan
- Leonardo Cimino
- Linda Hunt
- Margarita Sanz
- Max von Sydow
- Miguel Cané
- Patrick Stewart
- Paul L. Smith
- Richard Jordan
- Sean Young
- Siân Phillips
- Silvana Mangano
- Sting
- Virginia Madsen