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The Orphan
The Orphan
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The Orphan

1979
1h 27m
Horror

Status

Released

Release

1979

Runtime

1h 27m

Storyline

A disturbed young boy whose parents have recently died begins worshipping a stuffed chimp god as his relationship with his aunt/guardian becomes increasingly toxic. "Suggested by the short story 'Sredni Vashtar' by Saki (H. H. Munro)", per the credits.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 27m
Nov 2, 1979
Languages
English
Director
John Ballard
Production
Trimedia Southwest Associates
Trimedia Southwest Associates
Cinema Investments Company
Cinema Investments Company
Gilman-Westergaard Enterprises
Gilman-Westergaard Enterprises
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

10 Cast Members

Mark Owens

David

Afolabi Ajayi

Akin

Stanley Church

Dr. Thomson

Malachy McCourt

Malachy McCourt

Joanna Miles

Joanna Miles

Peggy Feury

Aunt Martha

Eleanor Stewart

Eleanor Stewart

Jane House

ed foreman

Donn Whyte

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