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Thirst (1979) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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Thirst Plot Synopsis:
The descendant of Elizabeth Bathory is abducted by a cult of self-proclaimed supermen who achieve this state of superiority by drinking from the "blood cows" (read: people) kept at the "dairy farm", and they try to get her to join them.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: The descendant of Elizabeth Bathory is abducted by a cult of self-proclaimed supermen who achieve this state of superiority by drinking from the "blood cows" (read: people) kept at the "dairy farm", and they try to get her to join them.
Tagline: This ancient Evil is now a modern industry.
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Thirst Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1979 (more 1979 movies)
Awards: 2
Production Co.: Media Home Entertainment
Language: English
Country: Australia
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Thirst Release Dates In Theaters: Sep 29, 1979, DVD: Dec 09, 2003
Producers: William Fayman, Antony I. Ginnane, Barbi Taylor
Musicians: Brian May
Cinematographers: Vincent Monton
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Thirst (1979) Cast (Click to Expand)
Thirst Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chantal Contouri | ... | Kate Davis |
| Shirley Cameron | ... | Mrs. Barker |
| Max Phipps | ... | Mr. Hodge |
| Henry Silva | ... | Dr. Gauss |
| Rod Mullinar | ... | Derek |
| David Hemmings | ... | Dr. Fraser |
| Rosie Sturgess | ... | Lori |
| Robert Thompson | ... | Sean |
| Walter Pym | ... | Ditcher |
| Amanda Muggleton | ... | Martha |
| Lulu Pinkus | ... | Nurse |
| Chris Milne | ... | David |
| Jacqui Gordon | ... | Leah |
| Val Christensen | ... | Toni |
| Glenys O''Brien | ... | Guide |
| Benny Nightingale | ... | Tourist driver (as Ben Nightingale) |
| Stephen Clark | ... | Barman (as Stephan Clark) |
| Stewart Faichney | ... | Security man |
| David Vella | ... | Security man |
| Paddy Burnet | ... | Blue rinse lady |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Chantal Contouri – Kate Davis
- Shirley Cameron – Mrs. Barker
- Max Phipps, as Mr. Hodge, passed away at age 60 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - Henry Silva (b. September 15, 1928) – Dr. Gauss
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Rod Mullinar (b. November 30, 1941) – Derek
Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m)
Also known as: Rodney Mullinar | Rod Mulliner - David Hemmings, as Dr. Fraser, passed away at age 62 in Bucharest, Romania.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Rosie Sturgess – Lori
- Robert Thompson – Sean
- Walter Pym, as Ditcher, passed away at age 74 in Prahran, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Sign: Aries - Amanda Muggleton (b. November 30, 1950) – Martha
- Lulu Pinkus – Nurse
Also known as: Lulu Serious - Chris Milne – David
- Jacqui Gordon – Leah
- Val Christensen – Toni
- Glenys O''Brien – Guide
Also known as: Glenys Sigley
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