Rivals
“A love story that ends with a scream.”
Synopsis
A boy with an unhealthy and pathological attachment to his mother becomes increasingly jealous of the new man in her life. After his mother remarries, his rage and misery overwhelm him and he plots to kill his stepfather.
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Rivals (1972) - Trailer HD 1080p
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-13
Top Cast
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Joan Hackett
Christine
Robert Klein
Peter
Scott Jacoby
Jamie
Jeanne Tanzy
Mary
Glen Hayes
Douglas
Phoebe Dorin
Madge
James Karen
Child Psychiatrist
Randy Digeronimo
Tony
Frank Fiore
Phil
Bill Herndon
Bob
William Shust
Culloux
Leib Lensky
Rabbi
Viola Swayne
Mrs. Sturgess
Craig Noel
Salesman
Iris Whitney
Matron
Ann Miles
Girl
Ben Wilson
First Policeman
Robert Kya-Hill
Second Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Krishna Shah
- Screenplay & Story
- Krishna Shah
- Original Score
- Peter Matz
- Original Title
- Rivals
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Muttontown Productions, AVCO Embassy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Krishna Shah
Krishna Shah
Peter Matz
Harvey Genkins
Arline Garson
Joseph E. Levine, Willard W. Goodman
Department Leadership Roster
Harvey Genkins
Director of Photography
Krishna Shah
Director
Warren Clymer
Production Design
Charles D. Tomlinson
Costume Design
Willard W. Goodman
Producer
Peter Matz
Original Music Composer
Arline Garson
Editor
Alex Stevens
Stunt Coordinator
Krishna Shah
Writer
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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BD Release: 1971-1975
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rivals
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What is Rivals about?
A boy with an unhealthy and pathological attachment to his mother becomes increasingly jealous of the new man in her life. After his mother remarries, his rage and misery overwhelm him and he plots to kill his stepfather.
Who directed Rivals?
Rivals was directed by Krishna Shah.
Who stars in Rivals?
The principal cast of Rivals includes Joan Hackett, Robert Klein, Scott Jacoby, Jeanne Tanzy, Glen Hayes.
When was Rivals released and how long is it?
Rivals was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Rivals?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rivals was composed by Peter Matz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rivals?
Rivals holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).