Dead of Night (1977) Horror Thriller Mystery Sci-Fi
Dead of Night (1977) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Mar 29, 1977 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Mystery, Sci-Fi | Runtime 1h 16m
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.29/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.2/10
Dead of Night Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: This anthology tells three stories: one of time travel, one of vampires, and one of a mother wishing her drowned son back to life.
Tagline: Three tales of mystery, imagination and suspense.
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Dead of Night Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1977 (more 1977 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 76 minutes / Horror Genres: Psychological
Directors: Dan Curtis
Stars: Ed Begley Jr., E.J. André, Ann Doran, Christina Hart, Orin Cannon … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Mar 29, 1977Production Co.: International
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Dead of Night Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 29, 1977, DVD: Jan 26, 2009
Writers: Richard Matheson, Jack Finney
Producers: Dan Curtis, Robert Singer
Musicians: Bob Cobert
Cinematographers: Ric Waite
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Dead of Night (1977) Cast (Click to Expand)
Dead of Night Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ed Begley Jr. | ... | Frank (segment "Second Chance") |
| E.J. André | ... | Mr. McCauley (segment "Second Chance") (as E.J. Andre) |
| Ann Doran | ... | Mrs. McCauley (segment "Second Chance") |
| Christina Hart | ... | Helen (segment "Second Chance") (as Christine Hart) |
| Orin Cannon | ... | Old Farmer (segment "Second Chance") |
| Jean Le Bouvier | ... | Mrs. Cantrell (segment "Second Chance") (as Jean LeVouvier) |
| Dick McGarvin | ... | Mr. Dorset (segment "Second Chance") |
| Karen Hurley | ... | Mrs. Dorset (segment "Second Chance") |
| Patrick Macnee | ... | Dr. Gheria (segment "No Such Thing as a Vampire") (as Patrick MacNee) |
| Anjanette Comer | ... | Alexis (segment "No Such Thing as a Vampire") |
| Elisha Cook Jr. | ... | Karel (segment "No Such Thing as a Vampire") (as Elisha Cook) |
| Horst Buchholz | ... | Michael (segment "No Such Thing as a Vampire") |
| Joan Hackett | ... | Mother (segment "Bobby") |
| Lee Montgomery | ... | Bobby (segment "Bobby") (as Lee H. Montgomery) |
| John Dehner | ... | Narrator |
| Gail Bowman | ... | Maria (uncredited) |
| Larry Green | ... | Dwarf (uncredited) |
| Joan Lemmo | ... | Eva (uncredited) |
| Jeff Reese | ... | Young Man (uncredited) |
| Michael Talbott | ... | Vinnie McCauley (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Ed Begley Jr. (b. September 16, 1949) – Frank (segment \"Second Chance\")
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Ed Begley - E.J. André, as Mr. McCauley (segment \"Second Chance\") (as E.J. Andre), passed away at age 76 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: E.J. Andre - Ann Doran, as Mrs. McCauley (segment \"Second Chance\"), passed away at age 89 in Carmichael, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Ann Lee Doran | Anne Doran - Christina Hart (b. July 21, 1949) – Helen (segment \"Second Chance\") (as Christine Hart)
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Christine Hart - Orin Cannon, as Old Farmer (segment \"Second Chance\"), passed away at age 75 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini - Jean Le Bouvier, as Mrs. Cantrell (segment \"Second Chance\") (as Jean LeVouvier), passed away at age 62 in Van Nuys, California, USA.
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Jean Le Bouvir | Jean LeBouvier | Jean LeVouvier - Dick McGarvin (b. August 27, 1939) – Mr. Dorset (segment \"Second Chance\")
Sign: Virgo - Karen Hurley – Mrs. Dorset (segment \"Second Chance\")
- Patrick Macnee, as Dr. Gheria (segment \"No Such Thing as a Vampire\") (as Patrick MacNee), passed away at age 93 in Rancho Mirage, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Patrick & Diana | Patrick MacNee | Patrick McNee - Anjanette Comer (b. August 7, 1939) – Alexis (segment \"No Such Thing as a Vampire\")
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m)
Also known as: Anja Comer - Elisha Cook Jr., as Karel (segment \"No Such Thing as a Vampire\") (as Elisha Cook), passed away at age 91 in Big P.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Elisa Cook | Elisha Cook - Horst Buchholz, as Michael (segment \"No Such Thing as a Vampire\"), passed away at age 69 in Berl.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m)
Also known as: Henry Bookholt | Horst Bucholz - Joan Hackett, as Mother (segment \"Bobby\"), passed away at age 49 in Enc.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Lee Montgomery (b. November 3, 1961) – Bobby (segment \"Bobby\") (as Lee H. Montgomery)
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Lee H. Montgomery | Lee Harcourt Montgomery | Lee Harcout Montgomery | Lee H Montgomery - John Dehner, as Narrator, passed away at age 76 in Santa Barbara, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
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