The Fury
“An experience in terror and suspense.”
Synopsis
When a devious plot separates CIA agent Peter Sandza from his son, Robin, the distraught father manages to see through the ruse. Taken because of his psychic abilities, Robin is being held by Ben Childress, who is studying people with supernatural powers in hopes of developing their talents as weapons. Soon Peter pairs up with Gillian, a teen who has telekinesis, to find and rescue Robin.
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The Fury (1978) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-30
Top Cast
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Kirk Douglas
Peter Sandza
Amy Irving
Gillian Bellaver
John Cassavetes
Ben Childress
Carrie Snodgress
Hester
Charles Durning
Dr. Jim McKeever
Andrew Stevens
Robin Sandza
Fiona Lewis
Dr. Susan Charles
Carol Eve Rossen
Dr. Ellen Lindstrom
William Finley
Raymond Dunwoodie
Melody Thomas Scott
LaRue
Rutanya Alda
Kristen
Alice Nunn
Mrs. Callahan
Hilarie Thompson
Cheryl
Dennis Franz
Bob Eggleston
Michael O'Dwyer
Marty
Jane Lambert
Vivian Nuckells
Gordon Jump
Mr. Nuckells
Eleanor Merriam
Mother Nuckells
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$24M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.36x
+$18.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian De Palma
- Screenplay & Story
- John Farris
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- The Fury
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Israel
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $5.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $24M
- Production Studios
- Frank Yablans Presentations, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian De Palma
John Farris
John Williams
Richard H. Kline
Paul Hirsch
Frank Yablans, Ron Preissman
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Yablans
Producer
Richard H. Kline
Director of Photography
Paul Hirsch
Editor
John Williams
Original Music Composer
John Farris
Screenplay
Brian De Palma
Director
Bill Malley
Production Design
Theoni V. Aldredge
Costume Design
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
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fury
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fury about?
When a devious plot separates CIA agent Peter Sandza from his son, Robin, the distraught father manages to see through the ruse. Taken because of his psychic abilities, Robin is being held by Ben Childress, who is studying people with supernatural powers in hopes of developing their talents as weapons. Soon Peter pairs up with Gillian, a teen who has telekinesis, to find and rescue Robin.
Who directed The Fury?
The Fury was directed by Brian De Palma.
Who stars in The Fury?
The principal cast of The Fury includes Kirk Douglas, Amy Irving, John Cassavetes, Carrie Snodgress, Charles Durning.
When was The Fury released and how long is it?
The Fury was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Fury?
The Fury had a reported production budget of $5.5M and grossed $24M at the worldwide box office (4.36 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Fury?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fury was composed by John Williams.
Is The Fury based on a book or true story?
The Fury is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Farris".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fury?
The Fury holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).