Goofs: Revealing mistakes: During the reactor elevator scene when Richter's arms are disembodied and he falls down, Quaid holds the remaining arms and says "See you at the party Richter!". When he throws the arms off the elevator in the far shot, you see the arms fall behind the platform of the elevator, but however you do not see them fall past the platform and instead just disappear.
(more) Trivia: Both the adaptation of the screenplay (written by
Piers Anthony) and early drafts of the script had the main character's name as Douglas Quail. The original
Philip K. Dick story has the name Quail as well. The film was being made during the Bush administration, with
Dan Quayle as Vice President and it is presumed that this was the reason for the change.
(more) Filming Locations: Estudios Churubusco Azteca, Mexico City, México D.F., Mexico
(more) Quotes: [
first lines]
[
Doug awakens from a nightmare]
Lori: Doug? Honey, are you all right?
[
nods]
Lori: You were dreaming. Doug? Was it about Mars?
[
nods]
Lori: [
kisses him] Is that better?
Douglas Quaid: Hmm.
Lori: My poor baby. This is getting to be an obsession.
(more) Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 13 nominations
(more)