

Before the memory implantation procedure can begin, Quaid goes into a violent rage, ranting about his cover being blown and how men are coming to kill him. He chooses a brunette, with an athletic body, and a sleazy and demure personality. Before the procedure begins, he is asked to select a woman of his choice. Against the advice of his co-worker Harry (Robert Costanzo), Doug visits Rekall and orders a special package that will implant memories of an adventure trip on Mars as a secret agent. On the way to work he sees an advertisement on the subway TV for Rekall, Inc., a facility that implants fake memories of ideal vacations. She teases him about a recurring nightmare about being on Mars with a beautiful woman who is not his wife. He is happily married to Lori (Sharon Stone), but is dissatisfied with his place in life.

Douglas Quaid (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is a construction worker in the distant future.
