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Split Image 1982

“Homeland has kidnapped Danny's mind. Only this man can steal it back...for $10,000 cash, no questions asked.”

★ 6.0/10 R Drama Released
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What is Split Image?

Split Image is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Drama.

Type
Film
Year
1982
Status
Released
Runtime
111 minutes
Release date
Oct 3, 1982
Studios
Orion Pictures, Polygram Pictures
Genres
Drama
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80 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.4/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.6/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Drama

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Overview

Split Image is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Orion Pictures, Polygram Pictures. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A young man's freedom hangs in the balance when his parents enlist a deprogrammer to rescue him.”

Reasons to watch
  • Strong performances from Michael O'Keefe and Peter Fonda
  • Taut 111‑minute drama exploring cult influence
Keep in mind
  • Mixed critical reception
  • Unsettling cult subject matter may not suit all viewers

Watch it if you’re interested in tense stories about deprogramming and cult dynamics.

The film contains intense psychological themes and may be unsettling for sensitive viewers.

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Who directed Split Image?

The film was directed by Ted Kotcheff.

Which actors headline the cast?

The principal cast includes Michael O'Keefe, Karen Allen, Peter Fonda, James Woods, and Elizabeth Ashley.

What is the central premise?

An impressionable young man is drawn into a modern religious cult, prompting his parents to hire a deprogrammer to retrieve him.

When was the film released?

Split Image was released in the United States on October 3, 1982.

What is the runtime and genre?

The movie runs about 111 minutes and is classified as a drama.

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