Damien - Omen II
“The first time was only a warning.”
Synopsis
Since the sudden and suspicious deaths of his parents, young Damien has been in the charge of his wealthy aunt and uncle and enrolled in a military school. Widely feared to be the Antichrist, he relentlessly plots to seize control of his uncle's business empire — and the world.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-30
Top Cast
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William Holden
Richard Thorn
Lee Grant
Ann Thorn
Jonathan Scott-Taylor
Damien Thorn
Robert Foxworth
Paul Buher
Nicholas Pryor
Charles Warren
Lew Ayres
Bill Atherton
Sylvia Sidney
Aunt Marion
Lance Henriksen
Sergeant Neff
Lucas Donat
Mark Thorn
Elizabeth Shepherd
Joan Hart
Ian Hendry
Michael Morgan (uncredited)
Leo McKern
Carl Bugenhagen (uncredited)
Allan Arbus
Pasarian
Fritz Ford
Murray
Meshach Taylor
Dr Kane
John J. Newcombe
Teddy
John Charles Burns
Butler
Paul Cook
Colonel
Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago, Illinois
Festival / Special Debut
June 9, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 22, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$26.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.9x
+$19.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Mann, Mike Hodges
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Damien - Omen II
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $6.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $26.5M
- Production Studios
- Mace Neufeld Productions, 20th Century Fox, Harvey Bernhard Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Taylor
Stanley Mann, Mike Hodges, David Seltzer, Harvey Bernhard
Jerry Goldsmith
Wilmer Butler
Robert Brown
Harvey Bernhard
Department Leadership Roster
Don Taylor
Director
Stanley Mann
Screenplay
Mike Hodges
Screenplay
Harvey Bernhard
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Wilmer Butler
Director of Photography
Robert Brown
Editor
Max Kleven
Stunt Coordinator
Burton Miller
Costume Design
Philip M. Jefferies
Production Design
Fred Harpman
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Damien - Omen II
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What is Damien - Omen II about?
Since the sudden and suspicious deaths of his parents, young Damien has been in the charge of his wealthy aunt and uncle and enrolled in a military school. Widely feared to be the Antichrist, he relentlessly plots to seize control of his uncle's business empire — and the world.
Who directed Damien - Omen II?
Damien - Omen II was directed by Don Taylor.
Who stars in Damien - Omen II?
The principal cast of Damien - Omen II includes William Holden, Lee Grant, Jonathan Scott-Taylor, Robert Foxworth, Nicholas Pryor.
When was Damien - Omen II released and how long is it?
Damien - Omen II was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Damien - Omen II?
Damien - Omen II had a reported production budget of $6.8M and grossed $26.5M at the worldwide box office (3.9 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Damien - Omen II?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Damien - Omen II was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is Damien - Omen II based on a book or true story?
Damien - Omen II is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "David Seltzer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Damien - Omen II?
Damien - Omen II holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).