The Sentinel (1977) Horror
The Sentinel (1977) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Metascore: ☆ 1.9/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 4.3/10
The Sentinel Plot Synopsis:
A fashion model moves into a house inhabited (on the top floor) by a blind priest. She begins having strange physical problems, has trouble sleeping at night, and has some nasty flashbacks of her attempted suicide. She complains to the real estate agent of the noise caused by her strange neighbors, but finds out that the house is only occupied by the priest and herself, and ultimately discovers that she has been put in the house for a reason.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Not ready for marriage, a fashion model moves into an unbelievably cheap Brooklyn Heights apartment, where weird occurrences turn into a much more frightening turn of events.
Tagline: She was young. She was beautiful. She was next!
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The Sentinel Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1977 (more 1977 movies)
Nominations: 4
Language: English, Italian, Latin
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Sentinel Release Dates In Theaters: May 12, 1977
Writers: Jeffrey Konvitz, Michael Winner
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The Sentinel (1977) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Sentinel Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Sarandon | ... | Michael Lerman |
| Cristina Raines | ... | Alison Parker |
| Martin Balsam | ... | Professor Ruzinsky |
| John Carradine | ... | Father Halliran |
| José Ferrer | ... | Robed Figure |
| Ava Gardner | ... | Miss Logan |
| Arthur Kennedy | ... | Monsignor Franchino |
| Burgess Meredith | ... | Charles Chazen |
| Sylvia Miles | ... | Gerde |
| Deborah Raffin | ... | Jennifer |
| Eli Wallach | ... | Detective Gatz |
| Christopher Walken | ... | Detective Rizzo |
| Jerry Orbach | ... | Film Director |
| Beverly D''Angelo | ... | Sandra |
| Hank Garrett | ... | Brenner |
| Robert Gerringer | ... | Hart |
| Nana Visitor | ... | Girl at End (as Nana Tucker) |
| Tom Berenger | ... | Man at end |
| William Hickey | ... | Perry |
| Gary Allen | ... | Malcolm Stinnett |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Chris Sarandon (b. July 24, 1942) – Michael Lerman
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Cristina Raines (b. February 28, 1952) – Alison Parker
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Christina Raines Crowe | Tina Herazo | Christina Raines | Cristina Raines-Crowe | Herazo Tina - Martin Balsam, as Professor Ruzinsky, passed away at age 76 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - John Carradine, as Father Halliran, passed away at age 82 in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: John Carradine Sr. | John Peter Richmond | Peter Richmond - José Ferrer, as Robed Figure, passed away at age 80 in Coral Gables, Florida, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Jose Ferrer - Ava Gardner, as Miss Logan, passed away at age 67 in Westm.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: A. Gardner - Arthur Kennedy, as Monsignor Franchino, passed away at age 75 in Branford, Connecticut, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Burgess Meredith, as Charles Chazen, passed away at age 89 in Malibu, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m)
Also known as: Lieutenant Burgess Meredith | Burgess Meridith - Sylvia Miles, as Gerde, passed away at age 94 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m)
Also known as: Silvia Miles - Deborah Raffin, as Jennifer, passed away at age 59 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Michael & Deborah | Debra Raffin | Debra Rafin - Eli Wallach, as Detective Gatz, passed away at age 98 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Ely Wallach - Christopher Walken (b. March 31, 1943) – Detective Rizzo
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Chris Walken | Ronnie Walken | Christopher Wlaken - Jerry Orbach, as Film Director, passed away at age 69 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m) - Beverly D''Angelo (b. November 15, 1951) – Sandra
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Beverly D'Angleo - Hank Garrett (b. October 26, 1931) – Brenner
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Also known as: Hank Garret
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