The Spiral Staircase
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Synopsis
A mute young woman is stalked by a serial killer at her uncle's mansion.
Top Cast
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Jacqueline Bisset
Helen Mallory
Christopher Plummer
Dr. Joe Sherman
John Phillip Law
Steven Sherman
Sam Wanamaker
Lieut. Fields
Mildred Dunnock
Mrs. Sherman
Gayle Hunnicutt
Blanche
Elaine Stritch
Nurse Baker
John Ronane
Dr. Rawley
Sheila Brennan
Mrs. Oates
Ronald Radd
Oates
Heather Lowe
Blind Girl
Christopher Malcolm
Policeman
Harry Van Engel
Police Photographer
Tina Simmons
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Collinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Bryant, Allan Scott
- Original Score
- David Lindup
- Original Title
- The Spiral Staircase
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Raven Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Collinson
Chris Bryant, Allan Scott, Ethel Lina White, Mel Dinelli
David Lindup
Ken Hodges
Raymond Poulton
Josef Shaftel, Peter Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Collinson
Director
Ken Hodges
Director of Photography
David Lindup
Original Music Composer
Chris Bryant
Screenplay
Allan Scott
Screenplay
Raymond Poulton
Editor
Peter Shaw
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spiral Staircase
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Spiral Staircase about?
A mute young woman is stalked by a serial killer at her uncle's mansion.
Who directed The Spiral Staircase?
The Spiral Staircase was directed by Peter Collinson.
Who stars in The Spiral Staircase?
The principal cast of The Spiral Staircase includes Jacqueline Bisset, Christopher Plummer, John Phillip Law, Sam Wanamaker, Mildred Dunnock.
When was The Spiral Staircase released and how long is it?
The Spiral Staircase was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Spiral Staircase?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Spiral Staircase was composed by David Lindup.
Is The Spiral Staircase based on a book or true story?
The Spiral Staircase is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ethel Lina White".