The Possessed
Synopsis
A former priest, now an exorcist, battles the satanic forces that are threatening the students at a girls school.
Top Cast
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James Farentino
Kevin Leahy
Claudette Nevins
Ellen Sumner
Eugene Roche
Sgt. Taplinger
Harrison Ford
Paul Winjam
Ann Dusenberry
Weezie Sumner
Diana Scarwid
Lane
Joan Hackett
Louise Gelson
Dinah Manoff
Celia
Carol Jones
Alex
P. J. Soles
Marty
Ethelinn Block
Barry
Susan Walden
Student
Lawrence Bame
James R. Parkes
Catherine Cunneff
Stephanie Barton-Farcas
Biology Student (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- John Sacret Young
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- The Possessed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Thorpe
John Sacret Young
Leonard Rosenman
Chuck Arnold
Michael A. Hoey
Philip Mandelker, Jerry Thorpe
Department Leadership Roster
John Sacret Young
Writer
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
Philip Mandelker
Producer
Michael A. Hoey
Editor
Chuck Arnold
Director of Photography
Jerry Thorpe
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Possessed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Possessed about?
A former priest, now an exorcist, battles the satanic forces that are threatening the students at a girls school.
Who directed The Possessed?
The Possessed was directed by Jerry Thorpe.
Who stars in The Possessed?
The principal cast of The Possessed includes James Farentino, Claudette Nevins, Eugene Roche, Harrison Ford, Ann Dusenberry.
When was The Possessed released and how long is it?
The Possessed was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Possessed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Possessed was composed by Leonard Rosenman.