Venom (1981) Horror Thriller
Venom (1981) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.80/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.8/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 3.8/10
Venom Plot Synopsis:
International terrorists attempt to kidnap a wealthy couples child. Their plan comes unstuck when, a deadly Black Mamba sent by mistake instead of a harmless snake, escapes, and the terrorists and several hostages are trapped in the boy's London home. A tense evening is had by all as the snake creeps around the house picking off the various characters one by one.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Terrorists in the process of kidnapping a child, get trapped in a house with an extremely deadly snake.
Tagline: The mystery of "The Birds", The danger of "Psycho", The evil of "The Omen", The terror of "Jaws", Now, the ultimate in suspense.
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Venom Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1981 (more 1981 movies)
Box Office: $5,229,643
Production Co.: Blue Underground
Website: http://blue-underground.com/
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Venom Release Dates In Theaters: Jan 29, 1982, Blu-ray: Mar 28, 2017, DVD: Jul 29, 2003
Writers: Alan Scholefield, Robert Carrington
Producers: Harry Benn, Martin Bregman, Richard R. St. Johns, Louis A. Stroller
Musicians: Michael Kamen
Cinematographers: Gilbert Taylor
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Venom Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Klaus Kinski | ... | Jacmel |
| Oliver Reed | ... | Dave |
| Nicol Williamson | ... | Commander William Bulloch |
| Sarah Miles | ... | Dr. Marion Stowe |
| Sterling Hayden | ... | Howard Anderson |
| Cornelia Sharpe | ... | Ruth Hopkins |
| Lance Holcomb | ... | Philip Hopkins |
| Susan George | ... | Louise Andrews |
| Mike Gwilym | ... | Det. Constable Dan Spencer |
| Paul Williamson | ... | Det. Sergeant Glazer |
| Michael Gough | ... | David Ball |
| Hugh Lloyd | ... | Taxi Driver |
| Rita Webb | ... | Mrs. Loewenthal |
| Edward Hardwicke | ... | Lord Dunning |
| John Forbes-Robertson | ... | Sgt. Nash |
| Ian Brimble | ... | Constable in Police Station |
| Peter Porteous | ... | Hodges |
| Maurice Colbourne | ... | Sampson |
| Nicholas Donnelly | ... | Superintendant Police |
| Cyril Conway | ... | Man in No.17 |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Klaus Kinski, as Jacmel, passed away at age 65 in Lagunitas, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Klais Kinski | Klaus Kinsky - Oliver Reed, as Dave, passed away at age 61 in Valletta, Malta.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Nicol Williamson, as Commander William Bulloch, passed away at age 75 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Nicoll Williamson - Sarah Miles – Dr. Marion Stowe
- Sterling Hayden, as Howard Anderson, passed away at age 70 in Sausalito, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m)
Also known as: Stirling Hayden - Cornelia Sharpe (b. October 18, 1943) – Ruth Hopkins
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Cornelia Sharpe Bregman - Lance Holcomb – Philip Hopkins
- Susan George (b. July 26, 1950) – Louise Andrews
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: @TheSusanGeorge | Jack & Susan - Mike Gwilym – Det. Constable Dan Spencer
- Paul Williamson – Det. Sergeant Glazer
- Michael Gough, as David Ball, passed away at age 94 in Wiltshire, England, UK.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Michaël Gough - Hugh Lloyd – Taxi Driver
- Rita Webb, as Mrs. Loewenthal, passed away at age 77 in Westm.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 4' 10" (1.47 m) - Edward Hardwicke, as Lord Dunning, passed away at age 78 in Chichester, England, UK.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Edward Hardwick - John Forbes-Robertson, as Sgt. Nash, passed away at age 80 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: James Forbes-Robertson | John Forbes Robertson
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