The Possessed (1977) Horror
The Possessed (1977) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated Unrated | Genres Horror | Runtime 1h 16m
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.17/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.3/10
The Possessed Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A former priest, now an exorcist, battles the Satanic forces that are threatening the students at a girls school.
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Type: MovieYear: 1977 (more 1977 movies)
MPAA Rating: Unrated
Runtime: 76 minutes / Genres: Horror
Sub-Genres: Demons
Horror Genres: Possession
Directors: Jerry Thorpe
Stars: James Farentino, Claudette Nevins, Eugene Roche, Harrison Ford, Ann Dusenberry … (cast list)
Language: EnglishCountry: United States
Writers: John Sacret Young
Producers: Philip Mandelker, Jerry Thorpe
Editors: Michael A. Hoey
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The Possessed Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| James Farentino | ... | Kevin Leahy |
| Claudette Nevins | ... | Ellen Sumner |
| Eugene Roche | ... | Sgt. Taplinger |
| Harrison Ford | ... | Paul Winjam |
| Ann Dusenberry | ... | Weezie Sumner |
| Diana Scarwid | ... | Lane |
| Joan Hackett | ... | Louise Gelson |
| Dinah Manoff | ... | Celia |
| Carol Jones | ... | Alex |
| P.J. Soles | ... | Marty |
| Ethelinn Block | ... | Barry |
| Susan Walden | ... | Student |
| Lawrence Bame | ... | |
| James R. Parkes | ... | |
| Catherine Cunneff | ... | |
| Stephanie Barton-Farcas | ... | Biology Student (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- James Farentino, as Kevin Leahy, passed away at age 73 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Claudette Nevins, as Ellen Sumner, passed away at age 82 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries - Eugene Roche, as Sgt. Taplinger, passed away at age 75 in Enc.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9¼" (1.76 m)
Also known as: Eugene H. Roche | Gene Roche - Harrison Ford (b. July 13, 1942) – Paul Winjam
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Jethro the Bus Driver | Harrison J. Ford - Ann Dusenberry (b. September 13, 1953) – Weezie Sumner
Sign: Virgo - Diana Scarwid (b. August 27, 1955) – Lane
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Joan Hackett, as Louise Gelson, passed away at age 49 in Enc.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Dinah Manoff (b. January 25, 1956) – Celia
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Carol Jones (b. May 1, 1955) – Alex
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Carol Jones-Potter - P.J. Soles (b. July 17, 1950) – Marty
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: P J Soles | PJ Soles | Pamela Jayne Soles - Ethelinn Block – Barry
- Susan Walden – Student
- Lawrence Bame –
- James R. Parkes –
- Catherine Cunneff –
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