David lynch’s adaptation of the epic sci fi novel. Starring kyle maclachlan, francesca annis, max von sydow and sting!   david lynch writes and directs this adaptation of frank herbert's epic sci fi novel. Set in the distant future on the barren desert planet arrakis, aka dune, where a precious life enhancing spice is guarded by monster sandworms, young nobleman paul atreides kyle maclachlan leads his family and the native freman people against the territorial designs of his family's arch enemies, the harkonnens. However, once on dune, paul discovers he is earmarked for an even greater destiny. The cast also includes francesca annis, max von sydow, linda hunt and sting. Running time 138 minutes region region 2 release date 28 mar. 2016