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Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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Psycho IV: The Beginning Plot Synopsis:
Norman Bates returns for this prequel, once more having mommy trouble. This time around he is invited to share memories of mom with a radio talk show host, but the PSYCHO fears that he may kill again for his beloved is impregnated with his child and Norman cannot let another PSYCHO loose in the civilized world.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Norman Bates recalls his days as a young boy living with his schizophrenic mother while fearing his unborn child will inherit his split personality disorder.
Tagline: You've met Norman... now meet mother.
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Psycho IV: The Beginning Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1990 (more 1990 movies)
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Psycho IV: The Beginning is Streaming on PeacockLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Psycho IV: The Beginning Release Dates Blu-ray: Aug 28, 2018
Writers: Joseph Stefano, Robert Bloch
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Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990) Cast (Click to Expand)
Psycho IV: The Beginning Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Perkins | ... | Norman Bates |
| Henry Thomas | ... | Young Norman Bates |
| Olivia Hussey | ... | Norma Bates |
| CCH Pounder | ... | Fran Ambrose |
| Warren Frost | ... | Dr. Leo Richmond |
| Donna Mitchell | ... | Connie Bates |
| Tom Schuster | ... | Chet Rudolph (as Thomas Schuster) |
| Sharen Camille | ... | Holly |
| Bobbi Evors | ... | Gloria |
| John Landis | ... | Mike Calveccio |
| Kurt Paul | ... | Raymond Linette |
| Louis Crume | ... | George Emeric |
| Cynthia Garris | ... | Ellen Stevens |
| Doreen Chalmers | ... | Mrs. Lane |
| Alice Hirson | ... | Mother (voice) |
| Ryan Finnegan | ... | Child Norman (as Ryan Finnigan) |
| Peggy O''Neal | ... | Nurse |
| Bob Barnes | ... | Salesman |
| George Zaloom | ... | Janitor |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Anthony Perkins, as Norman Bates, 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 - Henry Thomas (b. September 9, 1971) – Young Norman Bates
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Olivia Hussey (b. April 17, 1951) – Norma Bates
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 5¼" (1.66 m) - CCH Pounder (b. December 25, 1952) – Fran Ambrose
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: C C H Pounder | C. C. H. Pounder | C.C.H. Pounder | Carol Christine Hilaria Pounder - Warren Frost, as Dr. Leo Richmond, passed away at age 91 in Middlebury, Vermont, USA.
Sign: Gemini - Donna Mitchell – Connie Bates
Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Tom Schuster – Chet Rudolph (as Thomas Schuster)
- Sharen Camille – Holly
- Bobbi Evors – Gloria
- John Landis (b. August 3, 1950) – Mike Calveccio
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: John Landie | Landis | Max's Parents - Kurt Paul – Raymond Linette
Also known as: Kurt Alan - Louis Crume – George Emeric
- Cynthia Garris – Ellen Stevens
Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: B. Jane Holzer - Doreen Chalmers – Mrs. Lane
- Alice Hirson (b. March 10, 1929) – Mother (voice)
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Alice Thorsell
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