Nightwing (1979) Horror Drama
Nightwing (1979) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated PG | Genres Horror, Drama | Runtime 1h 45m
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.25/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.2/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 3.3/10
Nightwing Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A colony of vampire bats terrorize a small Indian community in New Mexico. Standard "Nature goes berserk" plot takes a twist toward the end when supernatural forces are discovered working through the bats.
Tagline: In the dead of night they come - Swift - Silent - Savage
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Nightwing Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1979 (more 1979 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG
Runtime: 105 minutes / Genres: Horror, Drama
Horror Genres: Creatures
Directors: Arthur Hiller
Stars: Nick Mancuso, David Warner, Kathryn Harrold, Stephen Macht, Strother Martin … (cast list)
Production Co.: Columbia PicturesLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Nightwing Release Dates DVD: Oct 28, 2020
Writers: Steve Shagan, Bud Shrake, Martin Cruz Smith
Producers: Maggie Abbott, Peter V. Herald, Martin Ransohoff, Richard R. St. Johns
Musicians: Henry Mancini
Cinematographers: Charles Rosher Jr.
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Nightwing (1979) Cast (Click to Expand)
Nightwing Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Mancuso | ... | Youngman Duran |
| David Warner | ... | Phillip Payne |
| Kathryn Harrold | ... | Anne Dillon |
| Stephen Macht | ... | Walker Chee |
| Strother Martin | ... | Selwyn |
| George Clutesi | ... | Abner Tasupi |
| Ben Piazza | ... | Roger Piggott |
| Donald Hotton | ... | John Franklin |
| Charles Hallahan | ... | Henry |
| Judith Novgrod | ... | Judy |
| Alice Hirson | ... | Claire Franklin |
| Pat Corley | ... | Vet |
| Charlie L. Bird | ... | Beejay (as Charlie bird) |
| Danny Zapien | ... | Joe Mamoa |
| Peter Prouse | ... | Doctor |
| José Toledo | ... | Harold Masito (as Jose Toledo) |
| Richard Romancito | ... | Ben Mamoa |
| Flavio Martinez | ... | Isla Laloma (as Flavio Martinez III) |
| Lena Carr | ... | Pregnant Woman |
| Virginia P. Maney | ... | Old Squaw |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Nick Mancuso (b. May 29, 1948) – Youngman Duran
Sign: Gemini - David Warner, as Phillip Payne, passed away at age 80 in Denville Hall, Northwood, London, England, UK.
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Kathryn Harrold (b. August 2, 1950) – Anne Dillon
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Stephen Macht (b. May 1, 1942) – Walker Chee
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Strother Martin, as Selwyn, passed away at age 61 in Thousand Oaks, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Strather Martin - George Clutesi, as Abner Tasupi, passed away at age 83 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Also known as: George Clutesci | Chief George Clutesi | George C. Clutesi - Ben Piazza – Roger Piggott
- Donald Hotton, as John Franklin, passed away at age 66 in .
Sign: Aries - Charles Hallahan, as Henry, passed away at age 54 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Chuck Hallahan - Judith Novgrod – Judy
- Alice Hirson (b. March 10, 1929) – Claire Franklin
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Alice Thorsell - Pat Corley, as Vet, passed away at age 76 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Charlie L. Bird – Beejay (as Charlie bird)
- Danny Zapien – Joe Mamoa
- Peter Prouse, as Doctor, passed away at age 67 in Sedona, Arizona, USA.
Sign: Capricorn
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