A world beyond your experience, beyond your imagination.|Dec. 14, 1984|United States | Mexico|137 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Action;Adventure;Science;Fiction
Description: In the distant future, the Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV governs the known universe. The most precious resource in the empire is the spice melange, a substance that prolongs life, enhances consciousness, and enables the Spacing Guild to fold space, allowing for safe and instant interstellar travel. The Guild pressures Shaddam to address a conspiracy that threatens spice production. In response, Shaddam transfers control of Arrakis, the sole source of the spice, to House Atreides. However, upon their arrival, the Atreides are targeted by their bitter rivals, the Harkonnens, and Shaddam’s Sardaukar troops. Shaddam is wary of the Atreides, suspecting they are secretly assembling a powerful army.
Lady Jessica, Duke Leto Atreides’ loyal partner and a member of the Bene Gesserit, defies orders by bearing a son, Paul. The Bene Gesserit’s breeding program aims to create the Kwisatz Haderach, a superbeing they intend to control. Paul undergoes a test administered by Reverend Mother Mohiam, proving his exceptional self-control.
The Atreides relocate from their homeworld, Caladan, to the desert planet Arrakis, inhabited by massive sandworms and the Fremen, who believe a messiah will liberate them. Duncan Idaho, a trusted ally of Leto, suggests that the Fremen could become valuable allies. Before an alliance can be formed, the Harkonnens launch a brutal attack. Dr. Wellington Yueh, a traitor within the Atreides ranks, disables their defenses, leading to the capture of Leto, the death of Idaho, and the near-total destruction of House Atreides.
Cast director: David Lynch
Cast actor: Kyle MacLachlan, Francesca Annis, Patrick Stewart, Linda Hunt, José Ferrer, Leonardo Cimino, Freddie Jones, Brad Dourif, Richard Jordan, Virginia Madsen
Original name: Dune