Plot & Details
In Body Double, director Brian DePalma pays homage to the Alfred Hitchcock movies Vertigo and Rear Window, adding a few grotesque touches all his own. Craig Wasson plays Jake, a struggling actor who keeps losing jobs because of his claustrophobia. To make matters worse, he discovers his girlfriend cheating on him, so he has no place to sleep. His pal offers him the use of his apartment for the evening. The apartment happens to be equipped with a huge picture window and telescope, enabling him to spy on his beautiful neighbor Gloria (Deborah Shelton) while she undresses. He soon realizes that the woman is in grave danger, and begins to track her every move, with the hope of coming to her aid.
- MPAA Rating: R
- Genre(s): Drama,Thriller
- Run Time: 114min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 12/22/2002
- DVD Release Date: 12/15/1998
- Director(s): Brian De Palma
- Starring: Craig Wasson , Gregg Henry , Melanie Griffith , Deborah Shelton , Guy Boyd
- Themes: Mistaken Identities,Witnessing a Crime,Voyeurs
- Tone: Disturbing,Raunchy,Atmospheric,Paranoid,Sexual,Menacing
- Keywords: actor,investigation,killing,murder,neighbor,obsession,peeping-tom,pornography,stars [celebrities],witness
- Country of Origin: USA (10-26-1984)
- Language: English
Awards
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Melanie Griffith | Nominated |
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