The Victim (1972) Thriller Drama Mystery Crime
The Victim (1972) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Genres Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Crime | Runtime 1h 13m
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.69/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.2/10
The Victim Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A wealthy woman is trapped during a storm in a house with no electricity or phone. A killer has murdered her sister, stuffed the body in the basement, and is now after her.
Tagline: The phone is not the only thing that"s dead in Susan"s house!
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Type: MovieYear: 1972 (more 1972 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 73 minutes / Genres: Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Crime
Directors: Herschel Daugherty
Stars: Elizabeth Montgomery, Eileen Heckart, Sue Ane Langdon, George Maharis, Jess Walton … (cast list)
Language: EnglishCountry: United States
Writers: Merwin Gerard, McNight Malmar
Producers: William Frye
Musicians: Gil Mellé
Cinematographers: Michael P. Joyce
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The Victim (1972) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Victim Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Montgomery | ... | Kate Wainwright |
| Eileen Heckart | ... | Mrs. Hawkes |
| Sue Ane Langdon | ... | Edith Jordan |
| George Maharis | ... | Ben Chappel |
| Jess Walton | ... | Susan Chappel |
| Richard Derr | ... | Highway Patrolman |
| Ross Elliott | ... | First Policeman |
| John Furlong | ... | Second Policeman |
| George Jue | ... | House Man |
| Michael Keller | ... | Station Attendant |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Elizabeth Montgomery, as Kate Wainwright, passed away at age 62 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Pandora Spocks - Eileen Heckart, as Mrs. Hawkes, passed away at age 82 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA.
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Irene Heckart - Sue Ane Langdon (b. March 8, 1936) – Edith Jordan
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Sue Anne Langdon | Sue Ann Langdon - George Maharis (b. September 1, 1928) – Ben Chappel
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 11¾" (1.82 m) - Jess Walton – Susan Chappel
- Richard Derr – Highway Patrolman
- Ross Elliott, as First Policeman, passed away at age 82 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Ross Elliot | Sgt. Ross Elliot | Ross Elloitt | Elliott Lewis - John Furlong, as Second Policeman, passed away at age 75 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
Sign: Aries
Also known as: John Purlong - George Jue – House Man
- Michael Keller – Station Attendant
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