How Awful About Allan (1970) Horror Thriller
How Awful About Allan (1970) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.02/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.6/10
How Awful About Allan Plot Synopsis:
After a fire which killed his father and scarred his sister, a guilt-ridden victim of psychosomatic blindness is released from a mental hospital and goes back home to stay with his estranged sister. However, it appears that someone is out for revenge and wants to drive him crazy.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: After an eight-month stay in a mental hospital, a tormented man comes home to live with his sister; but a mysterious boarder may be trying to kill him.
Tagline: Allan, Wouldn"t You Be Better Off Dead?
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How Awful About Allan Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1970 (more 1970 movies)
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / How Awful About Allan Release Dates In Theaters: Sep 22, 1970
Writers: Henry Farrell
Producers: George Edwards, Aaron Spelling
Editors: Richard W. Farrell
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How Awful About Allan (1970) Cast (Click to Expand)
How Awful About Allan Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Perkins | ... | Allan |
| Julie Harris | ... | Katherine |
| Joan Hackett | ... | Olive |
| Kent Smith | ... | Raymond |
| Robert H. Harris | ... | Dr. Ellins |
| Molly Dodd | ... | Inmate |
| Billy Bowles | ... | Harold Dennis |
| Trent Dolan | ... | Eric |
| Bill Erwin | ... | Dr. Ames (as William Erwin) |
| Jeannette Howe | ... | Katherine - Child |
| Kenneth Lawrence | ... | Allan - Child |
| Charles Briles | ... | (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Anthony Perkins, as Allan, passed away at age 60 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: A.P. | Tony Perkins - Julie Harris, as Katherine, passed away at age 87 in West Chatham, Massachusetts, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m) - Joan Hackett, as Olive, passed away at age 49 in Enc.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Kent Smith, as Raymond, passed away at age 78 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Kenneth Smith - Robert H. Harris, as Dr. Ellins, passed away at age 70 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Bob Harris | Robert Harris - Molly Dodd, as Inmate, passed away at age 59 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Bea Chilson - Billy Bowles – Harold Dennis
- Trent Dolan (b. May 5, 1938) – Eric
Sign: Taurus - Bill Erwin, as Dr. Ames (as William Erwin), passed away at age 96 in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: William L. Erwin | William Erwin | Will Erwin | Bill Ewrin | Bill Irwin - Jeannette Howe – Katherine - Child
- Kenneth Lawrence – Allan - Child
- Charles Briles – (uncredited)
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