Ganja & Hess (1973) Horror Thriller Drama Fantasy Romance
Ganja & Hess (1973) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Alias: Ganja & Hess
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.75/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.2/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 9.3/10
Ganja & Hess Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Dr. Hess Green, an archaeologist overseeing an excavation at the ancient civilization of Myrthia, is stabbed by his research assistant, who then commits suicide. When Hess wakes up, he finds that his wounds have healed, but he now has an insatiable thirst for blood, due to the knife carrying ancient germs. Soon after, Hess meets his former assistant"s wife, Ganja. Though Ganja is initially concerned about her missing husband, she soon falls for Hess. Though they are initially happy together, Ganja will eventually learn the truth about Hess, and about her husband. Will she survive the revelation? Will Hess?
Tagline: The Devil wanted their souls...She wanted their bodies and more!
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Type: MovieYear: 1973 (more 1973 movies)
Production Co.: Kelly/Jordan Enterprises
Language: English, French
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Ganja & Hess Release Dates DVD: Jul 14, 1998
Producers: Jack Jordan, Allan Kelly, Quentin Kelly, Chiz Schultz, Joan Shikegawa
Musicians: Sam L. Waymon
Cinematographers: James E. Hinton
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Ganja & Hess (1973) Cast (Click to Expand)
Ganja & Hess Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Duane Jones | ... | Dr. Hess Green |
| Marlene Clark | ... | Ganja Meda |
| Bill Gunn | ... | George Meda |
| Sam L. Waymon | ... | Rev. Luther Williams (as Sam Waymon) |
| Leonard Jackson | ... | Archie |
| Candece Tarpley | ... | Girl in Bar |
| Richard Harrow | ... | Dinner Guest |
| John Hoffmeister | ... | Jack Sargent |
| Betty Barney | ... | Singer in Church |
| Mabel King | ... | Queen of Myrthia |
| Betsy Thurman | ... | Poetess |
| Enrico Fales | ... | Dr. Green''s Son |
| Tommy Lane | ... | Pimp |
| Tara Fields | ... | Woman with Baby |
| Evangel Revivaltime Church | ... | The Congregation |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Duane Jones, as Dr. Hess Green, passed away at age 51 in M.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Duane L. Jones - Marlene Clark (b. December 19, 1949) – Ganja Meda
Sign: Sagittarius - Bill Gunn – George Meda
- Sam L. Waymon – Rev. Luther Williams (as Sam Waymon)
- Leonard Jackson, as Archie, passed away at age 85 in Manhattan, New York, USA.
Sign: Aquarius - Candece Tarpley – Girl in Bar
- Richard Harrow – Dinner Guest
- John Hoffmeister – Jack Sargent
- Betty Barney – Singer in Church
- Mabel King, as Queen of Myrthia, passed away at age 66 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn - Betsy Thurman – Poetess
- Enrico Fales – Dr. Green''s Son
- Tommy Lane – Pimp
- Tara Fields – Woman with Baby
- Evangel Revivaltime Church – The Congregation
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