Blackout
“The night the power failed.... and the shock began!”
Synopsis
Thriller about four sadistic criminals who, after escaping during a transfer, take over a posh Manhattan apartment complex and start looting and terrorizing its occupants during New York City's famous 1977 blackout.
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Blackout (1978) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-10
Top Cast
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James Mitchum
Dan Evans
Robert Carradine
Christie
Belinda Montgomery
Annie Gallo
June Allyson
Mrs. Grant
Jean-Pierre Aumont
Henri
Ray Milland
Richard Stafford
Don Granbery
Chico
Terry Haig
Eddy
Victor B. Tyler
Marcus
Camille Ange
Maurice Attias
David Bairstow
Thor Bishopric
David Bloom
Fred Döderlein
Mr. Grant
Norris Domingue
Anna Dorland
Claudie Duckworth
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eddy Matalon
- Screenplay & Story
- John Dunning, John C.W. Saxton, Eddy Matalon
- Original Score
- Didier Vasseur
- Original Title
- Blackout
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- DAL Productions, Maki FIlms, Somerville House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eddy Matalon
John Dunning, John C.W. Saxton, Eddy Matalon
Didier Vasseur
Jean-Jacques Tarbès
Debra Karen
John Vidette, Eddy Matalon, John Dunning, Ivan Reitman, André Link
Department Leadership Roster
John C.W. Saxton
Writer
Eddy Matalon
Director
Debra Karen
Editor
Eddy Matalon
Producer
John Dunning
Producer
Jean-Jacques Tarbès
Director of Photography
Blanche Boileau
Costume Design
Nicole M. Boisvert
Producer
Didier Vasseur
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackout
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blackout about?
Thriller about four sadistic criminals who, after escaping during a transfer, take over a posh Manhattan apartment complex and start looting and terrorizing its occupants during New York City's famous 1977 blackout.
Who directed Blackout?
Blackout was directed by Eddy Matalon.
Who stars in Blackout?
The principal cast of Blackout includes James Mitchum, Robert Carradine, Belinda Montgomery, June Allyson, Jean-Pierre Aumont.
When was Blackout released and how long is it?
Blackout was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Blackout?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blackout was composed by Didier Vasseur.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blackout?
Blackout holds official age classifications: CA: R; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).