Jaws of Satan (1981) Horror
Jaws of Satan (1981) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Jul 24, 1981 (US) | Genres Horror | Runtime 1h 32m
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.43/10
IMDB: ☆ 4.0/10
Jaws of Satan Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A preacher whose ancestors were cursed by Druids battles Satan, who has taken the form of a huge snake.
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Jaws of Satan Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1981 (more 1981 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 92 minutes / Genres: Horror
Sub-Genres: Demons
Horror Genres: Supernatural
Directors: Bob Claver
Stars: Fritz Weaver, Gretchen Corbett, Jon Korkes, Norman Lloyd, Diana Douglas … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jul 24, 1981Production Co.: United Artists
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Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Jaws of Satan Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 24, 1981, DVD: Sep 16, 1989
Writers: James Callaway, Gerry Holland
Producers: Joel Douglas, Peter W. Rea, Bill Wilson
Musicians: Roger Kellaway
Cinematographers: Dean Cundey
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Jaws of Satan (1981) Cast (Click to Expand)
Jaws of Satan Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Fritz Weaver | ... | Father Tom Farrow |
| Gretchen Corbett | ... | Dr. Maggie Sheridan |
| Jon Korkes | ... | Dr. Paul Hendricks |
| Norman Lloyd | ... | The Monsignore |
| Diana Douglas | ... | Evelyn Downs |
| Bob Hannah | ... | Matt Perry |
| Nancy Priddy | ... | Elizabeth Perry |
| Christina Applegate | ... | Kim Perry |
| John McCurry | ... | Sheriff George Tatum |
| Jack Gordon | ... | Mayor Grady Thorpe (as Jack Gordan) |
| Allene Simmons | ... | Nurse Peggy (as Alene Simmons) |
| Mary Lyons McEvoy | ... | Mrs. Carson |
| Bill Gribble | ... | Trainman |
| Jamie Lawrence | ... | Carnie Kid |
| Mark Richards | ... | Dr. Owens |
| Sarah Wilson | ... | Female Medic |
| William Clutton | ... | Male Medic |
| Jordan Williams | ... | Deputy Jack (as Larry Jordan) |
| David Fawcett | ... | Farmer |
| Stuart Byham | ... | Farmer''s Son |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Fritz Weaver, as Father Tom Farrow, passed away at age 90 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - Gretchen Corbett (b. August 13, 1945) – Dr. Maggie Sheridan
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Jon Korkes – Dr. Paul Hendricks
- Norman Lloyd (b. November 8, 1914) – The Monsignore
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Diana Douglas – Evelyn Downs
- Bob Hannah, as Matt Perry, passed away at age 57 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Bob Hanna | Bob E. Hannah | Bob Earl Hannah | Robert E. Hannah | Robert Hannah - Nancy Priddy – Elizabeth Perry
- Christina Applegate (b. November 25, 1971) – Kim Perry
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - John McCurry, as Sheriff George Tatum, passed away at age 60 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Libra - Jack Gordon – Mayor Grady Thorpe (as Jack Gordan)
- Allene Simmons – Nurse Peggy (as Alene Simmons)
- Mary Lyons McEvoy – Mrs. Carson
- Bill Gribble – Trainman
Also known as: William H. Gribble - Jamie Lawrence – Carnie Kid
- Mark Richards – Dr. Owens
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