| Other author/creator | Chayefsky, Paddy, 1923-1981 screenwriter. |
| Other author/creator | Melnick, Daniel, 1932-2009 producer. |
| Other author/creator | Gottfried, Howard producer. |
| Other author/creator | Russell, Ken, 1927-2011 director. |
| Other author/creator | Hurt, William actor. |
| Other author/creator | Brown, Blair actor. |
| Other author/creator | Balaban, Bob actor. |
| Other author/creator | Haid, Charles, 1943- actor. |
| Other author/creator | Corigliano, John, 1938- composer. |
| Other author/creator | Cronenweth, Jordan, cinematographer. |
| Other author/creator | Warner Bros. Entertainment. |
| Other author/creator | Warner Home Video (Firm) |
| Uniform title | Altered states (Motion picture) |
| Physical medium | 4 3/4 in. |
| Abstract |
Research scientist Eddie Jessup (William Hurt) believes other states of consciousness are as real as everyday reality. Using sensory deprivation, then adding powerful hallucinogenic drugs, he explores these altered states ... and endures experiences that make madness seem a blessing. |
| General note | Originally produced as motion picture in 1980. |
| General note | Based on the novel by Paddy Chayefsky. |
| Credits | Music, John Corigliano; cinematography, Jordan Cronenweth; editor, Eric Jenkins. |
| Cast |
William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R. |
| Technical details | DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital surround. |
| Language | Dialogue in English with optional English or French subtitles and optional French soundtrack. Closed-captioned. |
| Genre/form | Feature films. |
| Genre/form | Fiction films. |
| Genre/form | Horror films. |
| Genre/form | Science fiction films. |
| Genre/form | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
| Genre/form | Video recordings. |
| Genre/form | Drama. |
| ISBN | 0780664035 |
| ISBN | 9780780664036 |
| UPC |
085391107620 |
| UPC |
883929171330 |
| UPC |
883929151370 |
| Publisher number | 2000043816 Warner Brothers Entertainment |
| Publisher number | 3000033425 Warner Home Video |
