Blood Couple
Synopsis
After being stabbed with an ancient, germ-infested knife, a doctor's assistant finds himself with an insatiable desire for blood. The Ganja And Hess’ producers, Kelly-Jordan Enterprises, were discouraged by the poor box office numbers and unhappy with the film's unusual structure and style. Kelly-Jordan took the film out of distribution and sold it to another company, Heritage Enterprises, which issued a rescored and drastically recut version under the title Blood Couple. This version (disowned by Gunn) was released on VHS under various titles.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Gunn
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Gunn
- Original Title
- Blood Couple
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Gunn
Bill Gunn
Fima Noveck
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Gunn
Director
Fima Noveck
Editor
Bill Gunn
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blood Couple
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blood Couple about?
After being stabbed with an ancient, germ-infested knife, a doctor's assistant finds himself with an insatiable desire for blood. The Ganja And Hess’ producers, Kelly-Jordan Enterprises, were discouraged by the poor box office numbers and unhappy with the film's unusual structure and style. Kelly-Jordan took the film out of distribution and sold it to another company, Heritage Enterprises, which issued a rescored and drastically recut version under the title Blood Couple. This version (disowned by Gunn) was released on VHS under various titles.
Who directed Blood Couple?
Blood Couple was directed by Bill Gunn.
Who stars in Blood Couple?
The principal cast of Blood Couple includes Duane Jones, Marlene Clark, Bill Gunn.
When was Blood Couple released and how long is it?
Blood Couple was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.