Poltergeist (1982) Horror Thriller Fantasy
Poltergeist (1982) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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Poltergeist Plot Synopsis:
A young family are visited by ghosts in their home. At first the ghosts appear friendly, moving objects around the house to the amusement of everyone, then they turn nasty and start to terrorise the family before they "kidnap" the youngest daughter.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A family's home is haunted by a host of ghosts.
Tagline: From a dimension beyond the living, a terror to scare you to death.
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Poltergeist Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1982 (more 1982 movies)
Box Office: $77,177,301
Awards: 5
Nominations: 9
What is Poltergeist Streaming On?
Poltergeist is Streaming on HBO MaxLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Poltergeist Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 04, 1982, Netflix: Feb 01, 2019
Writers: Steven Spielberg, Michael Grais, Mark Victor
Producers: Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Steven Spielberg
Editors: Michael Kahn
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Poltergeist (1982) Cast (Click to Expand)
Poltergeist Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Craig T. Nelson | ... | Steve Freeling |
| JoBeth Williams | ... | Diane Freeling (as Jobeth Williams) |
| Beatrice Straight | ... | Dr. Lesh |
| Dominique Dunne | ... | Dana Freeling |
| Oliver Robins | ... | Robbie Freeling |
| Heather O''Rourke | ... | Carol Anne Freeling |
| Michael McManus | ... | Ben Tuthill |
| Virginia Kiser | ... | Mrs. Tuthill |
| Martin Casella | ... | Marty |
| Richard Lawson | ... | Ryan |
| Zelda Rubinstein | ... | Tangina |
| James Karen | ... | Mr. Teague |
| Lou Perryman | ... | Pugsley (as Lou Perry) |
| Clair E. Leucart | ... | Bulldozer Driver (as Clair Leucart) |
| Dirk Blocker | ... | Jeff Shaw |
| Allan Graf | ... | Neighbor |
| Joseph Walsh | ... | Neighbor (as Joseph R. Walsh) |
| Helen Baron | ... | Woman Buyer |
| Noel Conlon | ... | Husband |
| Robert Broyles | ... | Pool Worker #1 |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Craig T. Nelson (b. April 4, 1944) – Steve Freeling
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 3½" (1.92 m)
Also known as: The 3rd Bananas | Craig Nelson - JoBeth Williams (b. December 6, 1948) – Diane Freeling (as Jobeth Williams)
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Jobeth Williams - Beatrice Straight – Dr. Lesh
- Dominique Dunne, as Dana Freeling, passed away at age 22 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 1" (1.55 m) - Oliver Robins (b. July 22, 1971) – Robbie Freeling
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Heather O''Rourke, as Carol Anne Freeling, passed away at age 12 in San Diego, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 4' 8" (1.42 m) - Michael McManus (b. January 26, 1946) – Ben Tuthill
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Michael L. McManus | Mike McManus - Virginia Kiser (b. April 5, 1939) – Mrs. Tuthill
Sign: Aries - Martin Casella – Marty
Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Marty Casella - Richard Lawson (b. March 7, 1947) – Ryan
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Rick Lawson - Zelda Rubinstein, as Tangina, passed away at age 76 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 4' 3" (1.3 m)
Also known as: Zelda Rubenstein - James Karen, as Mr. Teague, passed away at age 94 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Jim Karen - Lou Perryman, as Pugsley (as Lou Perry), passed away at age 67 in Aust.
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Lou Perry | Louis Perryman - Clair E. Leucart – Bulldozer Driver (as Clair Leucart)
- Dirk Blocker (b. July 31, 1957) – Jeff Shaw
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
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