Total Recall is an
American science fiction film released on
June 1,
1990 starring
Arnold Schwarzenegger, directed by
Paul Verhoeven and written by
Ronald Shusett,
Dan O'Bannon,
Jon Povill and
Gary Goldman. It won a
Special Achievement Academy Award for its
visual effects. It was based on the novelette
We Can Remember It for You Wholesale by
Philip K. Dick. At the time of its production
Total Recall had the largest authorized budget for a film produced by a Hollywood studio. Despite its violence the film's success confirmed Schwarzenegger as a major box office draw and relaunched
Sharon Stone's career.