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Arnold Schwarzenegger wanted Paul Verhoeven to direct Atto di forza (1990) after being impressed wit [...]	D
It's not revealed at the end of the movie if it was a dream or it was real. It is was a dream, it me [...]	D
Arnold Schwarzenegger suffered several hand-related injuries during the shoot. When filming the scen [...]	D
Like La mosca 2 (1989), when the film premiered on the ITV network in 1992 it was broadcast uncut an [...]	D
Robert Davi and Kurtwood Smith turned down the role of Richter. Smith felt the role was too similar [...]	D
All of the crew fell ill due to food poisoning during production, with the exception of Arnold Schwa [...]	D
Both the adaptation of the screenplay (written by Piers Anthony) and early drafts of the script had [...]	D
Michael Ironside, Marshall Bell, and Dean Norris were also in Starship Troopers - Fanteria dello spa [...]	D
Coca-Cola is the only advertised soft drink on Earth; on Mars, we see ads only for Pepsi.	D
Arnold Schwarzenegger noticed that Michael Ironside was constantly on the phone between takes. When [...]	D
Included among the "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die", edited by Steven Schneider.	D
Composer Jerry Goldsmith considered Total Recall to be one of his best film scores.	D
Kuato's line, "Open your mind...", was first sampled by European house band USURA (1992). It was sam [...]	D
When Ronald Shusett and Dan O'Bannon first started working on the screenplay for this movie back in [...]	D
In 1992, the Italian electronic dance group USURA released their hit single (and later album) "Open [...]	D
In the featurette Imagining 'Total Recall' (2001), editor Frank J. Urioste said that most of the ext [...]	D
Arnold Schwarzenegger wanted to work with director Paul Verhoeven on this picture after seeing and e [...]	D
The movie is not just a science-fiction action story, it is also a mystery story. In the film, Quaid [...]	D
During his audition, Robert Picardo suggested to Paul Verhoeven that Johnnycab should ask Quaid "Are [...]	D
The film was originally going to be an intellectual thriller directed by Bruce Beresford and starrin [...]	D
Ian Holm was considered for the role of Vilos Cohaagen.	D
Right before Quaid falls asleep, he gives instructions to the Rekall technicians as to the character [...]	D
When Quaid fights with Harry (Robert Costanzo) and his men (Allan Graf and Joel Kramer) after visiti [...]	D
The concept of Quaid as a buff construction worker was suggested by Arnold Schwarzenegger himself. I [...]	D
Professional tennis player Linda Howell makes a cameo as the hologram used by Lori (Sharon Stone) to [...]	D
The Johnny Cab driver whistles the Norwegian national anthem.	D
Dean Norris (Tony) later had a small role as SWAT team leader in Terminator 2 - Il giorno del giudiz [...]	D
Benny the cab driver says he wishes he had three hands while fondling the triple-breasted prostitute [...]	D
When Quaid first arrives in Mars and the exterior glass is shattered, while everyone is being sucked [...]	D
Paul Verhoeven and Arnold Schwarzenegger had planned to re-team for Carolco's " Crusades " but it fe [...]	D
"Here's what the movie's really about, Paul," says Arnold Schwarzenegger early in the film commentar [...]	D
Towards the end of filming in Mexico, Paul Verhoeven got so sick from food poisoning that he would h [...]	D
Cohaagen, who controls all the air on Mars, dies in the thin atmosphere of the Red Planet.	D
Director Paul Verhoeven wanted to make the movie completely ambiguous so audiences would not know, e [...]	D
The character of Benny was the inspiration for the novelty tune "Benny's Song (Five Kids to Feed)" b [...]	D
The escalator chase scene was filmed in Mexico City's "Chabacano" Subway Station (Intersection for L [...]	D
CASTLE THUNDER: Can be heard mixed with other sound effects during the scenes where the alien reacto [...]	D
Although the film was given the 18 certificate in England and the MA15+ rating in Australia for its [...]	D
The scene where the air to the Mars colony is cut off was initially shot with the Martians violently [...]	D
According to Ronald Shusett, back when the movie was originally being produced by Dino De Laurentiis [...]	D
One of Harry's goons is played by stuntman Allan Graf, who had a small part in action thriller Danko [...]	D
Marshall Bell is the voice of Kuato.	D
The chase sequence in taxi cabs on Mars was shot in one stretch of tunnel that was 30 yards long. Sc [...]	D
Arnold Schwarzenegger was so impressed by how much dedication Sharon Stone had in training for her c [...]	D
Dan O'Bannon was never happy with the ending that was filmed - the Martian machine creating a breath [...]	D
According to director Paul Verhoeven in the film commentary, the famous "Get your ass to Mars" line [...]	D
This was one of the last major Hollywood blockbusters to make large-scale use of miniature effects a [...]	D
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Marshall Bell worked together previously, in the late Ivan Reitman's 1988 [...]	D
1991, the year in which this movie competed for the Academy Awards, has been, as of 2021, the last t [...]	D
Paul Verhoeven is sharp to point out the duality of the film. Obviously we have Quaid and Hauser, bu [...]	D
Paramount Pictures owns the US television rights at present as with most other Carolco Pictures film [...]	D
Arnold Schwarzenegger was 41 when he made this film.	D
It took 15 puppeteers to control Kuato, whose name is from the Spanish word "cuate" ("twin"). In Ima [...]	D
Cynthia Rothrock was considered for the role of Lori. According to Rothrock, she found out years lat [...]	D
In Spain the movie was subject of amusement due to the unintentional but strong resemblance between [...]	D
The diner set on Mars overlooking the pyramid is reminiscent of the diner set in "North by Northwest [...]	D
"Such sick looking people," Arnold Schwarzenegger says on the commentary when Quaid first encounters [...]	D
The red pill which Dr. Edgemar tries to force Quaid to take, which he claims will allow to him to re [...]	D
During Quaid's Rekall orientation, a monitor momentarily shows an illustration of a green Martian fr [...]	D
Body count: 77.	D
Paul Verhoeven signed onto the film in the autumn of 1988. Filming began in Mexico City because of i [...]	D
Over 40 drafts of the script had already been written when Paul Verhoeven agreed to read the screenp [...]	D
Kuato was created by Rob Bottin. Fifteen puppeteers worked the character, but the makeup was essenti [...]	D
According to Arnold Schwarzenegger in an interview, he stated that his then-wife Maria Shriver calle [...]	D
Jeff Bridges, Matthew Broderick, Richard Dreyfuss, Mark Harmon, and Tom Selleck were each considered [...]	D
It was originally planned to turn "Minority Report", a short story by Philip K. Dick, into a Total R [...]	D
Near the beginning as Doug and Lori are watching TV, a commercial airs advertising Game 4 of a ficti [...]	D
Writer Dan O'Bannon had a falling out with director Paul Verhoeven when Verhoeven replaced the satir [...]	D
Originally to be directed by David Cronenberg, who turned down the chance to direct La mosca (1986) [...]	D
It was rumored that in the original X-rated cut of the film, Benny's death was more graphic and expl [...]	D
In the film's trailer, when the space shuttle transporting Quaid to Mars lands at the Mars Federal C [...]	D
Robert Picardo was the voice of and facial model for the Johnny Cab robot.	D
Mickey Jones (Burly Miner) and Debbie Lee Carrington (Thumbelina) both passed away in 2018. Jones di [...]	D
Christopher Reeve was offered, but turned down, the role of Douglas Quaid.	D
One of the heavily re-edited scenes to get an R-rating was the escalator shootout where Quaid uses a [...]	D
Ronny Cox, Marc Alaimo, and Lycia Naff (the hooker with three breasts) were in the Star Trek franchi [...]	D
On the commentary, Paul Verhoeven says the puppet effect of Quaid falling on Mars would be done with [...]	D
The software that was intended to be used to fully computer-animate the X-ray sequences didn't work, [...]	D
The three-breasted hooker, Mary, was originally supposed to have four breasts, but the producers tho [...]	D
David Cronenberg was originally set to direct but left over creative differences. While the director [...]	D
Dean Norris, who plays Tony, co-starred in AMC's Breaking Bad - Reazioni collaterali (2008) with Bry [...]	D
Although the specific location of Mars City on the planet's surface is never mentioned, the fact tha [...]	D
On the graph that Quaid is shown at Rekall, it appears that traveling by space shuttle has been gett [...]	D
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sharon Stone both have high IQs, with his at 135 and hers at 154.	D
Dr. Lull gives Ernie a microchip which Ernie comments "That's a new one. Blue sky on Mars." this for [...]	D
Arnold Schwarzenegger would go on to play in another movie set in the future where he plays two role [...]	D
David Cronenberg was set to direct and even wrote a few drafts of the script before Paul Verhoeven t [...]	D
When Quaid is going through the items in the silver suitcase, he picks up a stack of fake ID cards. [...]	D
The film's graphic violent scenes were trimmed down so the film could secure an R rating. Among the [...]	D
"Yeah, I like that," says Schwarzenegger on the commentary at the moment his character, Quaid, uses [...]	D
Russell Mulcahy had been in talks to direct before Sylvester Stallone called on him to do Rambo III [...]	D
Producer Dino De Laurentiis' initial vision of the film's hero Douglas Quail/Carl Hauser was decided [...]	D
As it is often done in futuristic movies, this one also uses contemporary design objects to depict f [...]	D
In certain Spanish-speaking countries, the title for this movie is "DesafÃo Total", which means " [...]	D
On three separate occasions, if you pay close attention, various characters give the ending of the m [...]	D
A memorable sequence involves Douglas Quaid speeding away from his pursuers through a futuristic pub [...]	D
Benny is nearly killed twice by the giant drill machines when he dashes into the street. When he is [...]	D
It's rumored that in the X-rated cut of the film, Helm's death in The Last Resort fight sequence was [...]	D
Like the earlier Philip K. Dick film Blade Runner (1982), this film has a false memories theme. Quai [...]	D
Composer Jerry Goldsmith had said that he had received some criticism about the movie's score that " [...]	D
This has been called a masterpiece by critics, one of the best sci-fi movies ever made.	D
The short story on which it was based was first optioned in 1974, 16 years before the film finally w [...]	D
When Quaid goes berserk at Rekall he shouts, "YOU BLEW MY COVER!" as per the revelation that he's ac [...]	D
After seeing Sharon Stone's performance as Lori in this movie, director Paul Verhoeven would cast he [...]	D
Arnold Schwarzenegger was originally going to play the title role in RoboCop (1987), but problems wi [...]	D
When Paul Verhoeven came on board, he notes there were 33 drafts of the screenplay up to that point. [...]	D
To coincide with the movie's release, Sharon Stone posed nude for 'Playboy' magazine, showing off th [...]	D
The film advertises soft drinks. When Quaid goes to the Hotel Ritz, a billboard of Coca-Cola is seen [...]	D
There are many scenes that take place away from Quaid, mostly involving villains chasing after him. [...]	D
In the ending scene, if you watch closely when Quaid is kissing Melina. In the background behind Qua [...]	D
After Quaid shoots Lori, he says "Consider that a divorce." According to Dan O'Bannon, in the origin [...]	D
Film debut of Alexia Robinson.	D
The trailer of the film was featured in the 1992 Guild Home Video release of another Arnold Schwarze [...]	D
Richter, played by Michael Ironside, has both his arms ripped off. In another film by Paul Verhoeven [...]	D
Arnold Schwarzenegger wore stunt pads to protect his genitals when they filmed the fight scene betwe [...]	D
Richard Rush was initially hired by Dino De Laurentiis to direct the project, but he left when they [...]	D
The word "fuck" and its variations is used 23 times in this film.	D
In the featurette Imagining 'Total Recall' (2001), production designer William Sandell tells about t [...]	D
When Dr. Edgemar meets Quaid, there is a shot where both men stand in the center of the room and onl [...]	D
Scripts for Atto di forza (1990) had been kicking around Hollywood so long that people thought the p [...]	D
There are a few references to the fate of Benny the cab driver. Twice Benny is nearly killed by the [...]	D
There were plans for a sequel that eventually became Minority Report (2002), which was also based on [...]	D
The making of this film inspired another epic film project partnership between Arnold Schwarzenegger [...]	D
Approximately three weeks before the movie's scheduled theatrical release, it only had 43% public aw [...]	D
During filming, a lot of animals were on the set, including a five-month old cougar. While in his RV [...]	D
The design for the alien reactor that melts the ice and gives Mars air at the end of the movie was b [...]	D
Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett previously worked together on Alien (1979), directed by Ridley Scott [...]	D
When Quaid travels on the Martian train, he has a short conversation with a man about the pyramid mo [...]	D
Puppets of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rachel Ticotin, and Ronny Cox were made and used for the scenes wh [...]	D
In the DVD commentary, Paul Verhoeven said that for the love scene after Quaid wakes from his nightm [...]	D
As many as seven directors were considered for and even hired to direct the movie, including Richard [...]	D
During filming, Sharon Stone complained to director Paul Verhoeven that she wasn't sure whether her [...]	D
The movie was not test-screened.	D
Filmed in 1989 and released in 1990.	D
Arnold Schwarzenegger felt the original trailer was bad and misrepresented the film, since he felt i [...]	D
The miniatures used for shots showing Martian geography were based on Martian photographs.	D
The name written on the passport of the "two weeks" lady arriving on Mars is Priscilla Allen, the re [...]	D
When filming the fight scene between Lori and Melina, director Paul Verhoeven asked second unit dire [...]	D
Arnold Schwarzenegger really wanted to do the movie and wanted to play Quaid because he loved the st [...]	D
At the premiere of the film, Arnold Schwarzenegger stated in an interview with Entertainment Tonight [...]	D
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sharon Stone allegedly didn't get along.	D
Although never mentioned in the film, the cover of the VHS edition mentions that it takes place in 2 [...]	D
Nicole Kidman and Alexandra Paul were considered for the role of Melina.	D
The portable locator used by Michael Champion (Helm) was built by Casio.	D
Marshall Bell had a full-body make-up for the Kuato scenes. The head of Kuato was fully animatronic.	D
All of the men portraying guards on Mars are Marines and sailors from San Diego's 32nd Street Naval [...]	D
In Trappola di cristallo (1988), John McClane arrives at Nakatomi Tower and uses a computerized touc [...]	D
According to Bob McClane and the display screen, Quaid's Mars Vacation Package includes the followin [...]	D
David Cronenberg worked on the film for roughly a year and produced 12 drafts of the script before h [...]	D
Michael Ironside was one of the first choices to play the titular RoboCop (1987), but issues with th [...]	D
When Quaid is being shown the monitor in the implant room, some of the drawings scrolling by are con [...]	D
The "F" word is said 23 times in the film.	D
Michael Ironside and Mickey Jones were also cast members in Visitors (1984).	D
Though the location of the city in which Quaid lives and works is not revealed, the phone number fea [...]	D
Thumbelina has only one line in the movie.	D
Rosemary Dunsmore (Dr. Lull at Recall) and Marshall Bell (George/Kuato) previously appeared in I gem [...]	D
The shot of Quaid traveling by train on Mars and sweeping move over a Martian mountain was going to [...]	D
The original cut of the movie was given an X-rating by the MPAA for excessive violence. Some violenc [...]	D
In an early draft, Quaid was written as an accountant. According to Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jeff Brid [...]	D
The final scene fading to white was done specifically, according to Paul Verhoeven, to leave some qu [...]	D
Quaid's metal briefcase contains the following items: a worker's ID for the Pyramid Mines on Mars un [...]	D
Michael Ironside would later go on to play General Ashdown in Terminator Salvation (2009), part of t [...]	D
To continue the Trappola di cristallo (1988) connections that this film has, Robert Costanzo (who pl [...]	D
Arnold Schwarzenegger wore a bodysuit for the scene in which a disguised Quaid removes the woman's m [...]	D
Mickey Jones: the passenger on the train who tells Quaid that he used to work in the Pyramid mine.	D
Bob's last name McClane is a reference to John McClane from Trappola di cristallo (1988), in which A [...]	D
"We have no idea what was in that cab that it exploded, but it exploded anyway," says Arnold Schwarz [...]	D
Paul Verhoeven would go on to make two more films for Carolco, Basic Instinct (1992) and Showgirls ( [...]	D
Arnold Schwarzenegger took the part because he liked the idea of virtual travel. The scene where a s [...]	D
Michael Ironside had a cracked rib during the shooting of the elevator fight scene between Richter a [...]	D
They originally intended to shoot a scene with Quaid traveling to Mars, but lack of remaining budget [...]	D
As director Paul Verhoeven is careful to explain on the DVD commentary, when Dr. Edgemar (Roy Brocks [...]	D
Patrick Swayze was signed to play Quaid when the movie began preproduction in Australia with Bruce B [...]	D
Some of the large ads seen after Quaid gets off the subway are real signs featured above the Insurge [...]	D
In the film, Quaid decides to have a memory implant of a vacation on Mars as a secret agent instead [...]	D
Paul Verhoeven and special effects supervisor Rob Bottin had constant disagreements during the makin [...]	D
Regardless of whether people believe the movie as a whole is a dream or reality, according to Paul V [...]	D
Dr. Edgemar is the host of the Rekall ad on the screens while Quaid rides the subway.	D
Paul Verhoeven based the look and actions of Edgemar on the professor in Alfred Hitchcock's Il sipar [...]	D

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