Cast and Crew of Body Snatchers

Body Snatchers

Body Snatchers is a classic example of science fiction that blends elements of horror and psychological thriller genres. Typical to its genre, it includes themes such as alien invasion, loss of identity, and paranoia, which are common in science fiction narratives exploring extraterrestrial threats. The story involves eerie body replacement by plant-like aliens, which creates a sense of suspense and fear of the unknown—hallmarks of the genre. What makes Body Snatchers stand out is its use of a remote military base setting, intensifying isolation and claustrophobia, along with the environmental undertones linked to its EPA inspector protagonist. This blend of ecological concerns, military backdrop, and intimate family drama offers a unique twist to the familiar alien invasion trope, setting it apart from other science fiction works.

Full Cast of Body Snatchers

Patsy Rowlands as Sister Alice Meredith

Patsy Rowlands

Sister Alice Meredith
Thora Hird as Captain Emily Ridley

Thora Hird

Captain Emily Ridley
Garfield Morgan as Brig. Langton

Garfield Morgan

Brig. Langton
David Daker as Brother Benjamin

David Daker

Brother Benjamin
Rosamund Greenwood as Sister Dorothy Smith

Rosamund Greenwood

Sister Dorothy Smith
Geoffrey Bayldon as Jacob Marley

Geoffrey Bayldon

Jacob Marley , Mr. Sedgewick
Derek Benfield as Arthur Walton

Derek Benfield

Arthur Walton , Andrew Gibson
Carmel McSharry as Mrs. Sedgewick

Carmel McSharry

Mrs. Sedgewick
Tenniel Evans as Colonel Aspinall

Tenniel Evans

Colonel Aspinall
R. Lee Ermey as General Platt

R. Lee Ermey

General Platt
Forest Whitaker as Major Collins

Forest Whitaker

Major Collins
Billy Wirth as Tim Young

Billy Wirth

Tim Young

Danny O'Dea

Rodney Marshall (uncredited)

Tessa Worsley

Annie Marshall , Annie Morley

Crew of Body Snatchers

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