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Synopsis: Dune is a 1984 American epic science fiction film written and directed by David Lynch, based on the 1965 Frank Herbert novel of the same name. The film stars Kyle MacLachlan as young nobleman Paul Atreides, and includes an ensemble of well-known American and European actors in supporting roles. It was filmed at the Churubusco Studios in Mexico City and included a soundtrack by the rock band Toto and Brian Eno.
Production: MCA Universal Home Video
  Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 4 nominations.
 
IMDB:
6.6
Metacritic:
40
Rotten Tomatoes:
55%
PG-13
Year:
1984
137 min
1,643 Views


EMPEROR:

I can assure you...

NAVIGATOR:

Do not interrupt!!! Do not speak lightly

of the spice... ONE SMALL POINT...

16. BACK TO SCENE

REVEREND MOTHER (V.O.)

Here it comes...

17. INT. THRONE ROOM - EMPEROR'S PALACE - NIGHT

NAVIGATOR:

We ourselves... foresee a slight problem

within House Atreides.... Paul.... Paul

Atreides.

EMPEROR:

You mean, of course, Duke Leto Atreides...

his father.

--

Page missing

--

24. EXT. CASTLE CALADAN - NIGHT

High on the rock cliff stands Castle Caladan, Its

appearance us dark and medieval. There is a window

on the seaward wall lit from within...

25. INT. TRAINING ROOM - CASTLE CALADAN - NIGHT

...by a drifting glowglobe. Paul sits at an L-shaped

table studying filmbooks and maps of Arrakis and the

Universe.

25A. INSERT - FILMBOOK

We SEE vast star fields and galaxies.

25. BACK TO SCENE

PAUL:

(whispering)

Here we are now... nineteen light years

beyond...

25A. INSERT - FILMBOOK

We SEE the galaxies move as we HEAR a HUM.

PAUL (V.O.)

(whispering)

... beyond Epsilon Alangue... is Arrakis.

We HOLD on this, then we see Arrakis grow larger in

the filmbook screen and we SEE it is a planet of

vast deserts.

25. BACK TO SCENE

PAUL:

(whispering again)

It does look dry....

25A. INSERT - FILMBOOK

The picture grows larger again, and we see the

Arrakeen Valley.

--

FILMBOOK (V.O.)

Each day the palms along the outer wall of

the Palace at Arrakeen consume enough

water to sustain the lives of one hundred

men. The palms were placed by the

Harkonnens to flaunt their water wealth in

front of the city Fremen.

25. BACK TO SCENE

PAUL:

Where are the Harkonnens from here?

25A. INSERT - FILMBOOK

The star fields and galaxies move slightly then.

PAUL (V.O.)

(whispering)

There!... Geidi Prime and the Baron

Harkonnen... the enemy.

25. BACK TO SCENE

In the background, FOOTSTEPS grow louder, pounding

on thick wooden floors. THUFIR HAWAT, GURNEY HALLECK

and DR. YUEH enter. Paul has his back to the door.

Thufir suddenly looks perturbed when he notices

this.

PAUL:

(without turning)

I know, Thufir, I'm sitting with my back

to the door.

Hawat suppresses a smile.

PAUL (CONT'D)

I heard you, Dr. Yueh and Gurney coming

down the hall.

THUFIR:

Those sounds could be imitated.

PAUL:

I'd know the difference.

Paul rises and turns to face them.

--

THUFIR:

(inner voice)

Yes. Perhaps he would at that.

PAUL:

My father sent you to test me. Music then?

Thufir scowls.

GURNEY:

No music. I'm packing this for the

crossing. Shield practice.

PAUL:

Shield practice? Gurney... we had practice

-- this morning..... I'm not in the mood.

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David Lynch

David Keith Lynch (born January 20, 1946) is an American director, screenwriter, visual artist, musician, actor, and author. Known for his surrealist films, he has developed a unique cinematic style. The surreal and, in many cases, violent elements contained within his films have been known to "disturb, offend or mystify" audiences. more…

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