Overview

In 1974, Chilean-French director Alejandro Jodorowsky embarked on the quixotic project of adapting Frank Herbert's influential novel Dune (1969) for the big screen. After investing two years, and millions of dollars, the gigantic project ended in failure; but the artists Jodorowsky brought together to carry it out continued to work together, and ended up laying the foundations for modern science fiction cinema.

Cast

Alejandro Jodorowsky, Michel Seydoux, Chris Foss, H. R. Giger, Jean-Paul Gibon, Brontis Jodorowsky, Amanda Lear, Christian Wander

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What is "Jodorowsky's Dune" about?

In 1974, Chilean-French director Alejandro Jodorowsky embarked on the quixotic project of adapting Frank Herbert's influential novel Dune (1969) for the big screen. After investing two years, and millions of dollars, the gigantic project ended in failure; but the artists Jodorowsky brought together to carry it out continued to work together, and ended up laying the foundations for modern science fiction cinema.

When was "Jodorowsky's Dune" released?

Jodorowsky's Dune was released in 2013.

Who stars in "Jodorowsky's Dune"?

The cast includes Alejandro Jodorowsky, Michel Seydoux, Chris Foss, H. R. Giger.