Twelve Monkeys
Twelve Monkeys (1995)
“The future is history.”
Synopsis & Story Arc
Official Logline
In the year 2035, convict James Cole reluctantly volunteers to be sent back in time to discover the origin of a deadly virus that wiped out nearly all of the earth's population and forced the survivors into underground communities. But when Cole is mistakenly sent to 1990 instead of 1996, he's arrested and locked up in a mental hospital. There he meets psychiatrist Dr. Kathryn Railly and the son of a famous virus expert who may hold the key to the Army of the 12 Monkeys; thought to be responsible for unleashing the killer disease.
Complete Cast & Crew Directory
Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Bruce Willis
Bruce Willis
as James Cole
Madeleine Stowe
Madeleine Stowe
as Dr. Kathryn Railly
Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt
as Jeffrey Goines
Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer
as Dr. Goines
David Morse
David Morse
as Dr. Peters
Jon Seda
Jon Seda
as Jose
Christopher Meloni
Christopher Meloni
as Lt. Halperin
Joey Perillo
Joey Perillo
as Detective Franki
LisaGay Hamilton
LisaGay Hamilton
as Teddy
Matt Ross
Matt Ross
as Bee
Annie Golden
Annie Golden
as Woman Cabbie
Michael Chance
Michael Chance
as ScarfaceCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 129 min |
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Community Reviews & Discussions (3)
The pipe organ composition from Hans Zimmer at the edge of Gargantua is monumental. Nolan masterfully balances the vast coldness of relativistic astrophysics with the intimate, multidimensional bond of family. A transcendent achievement of cinema.
"Do not go gentle into that good night, Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Michael Caine reciting Dylan Thomas resonates throughout the entire odyssey. Pure cinematic grandeur.