The Census Taker
“Four lovers with everything to hide. One stranger with nothing to lose.”
Synopsis
When George and Martha let Harvey, an annoying census taker, into their home, they find themselves under a barrage of increasingly abusive questions. Furious at his intrusiveness, and at their wit's end, they kill the census taker and with the help of their friends Pete and Eva, must hide the body from a determined investigator.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce R. Cook
- Screenplay & Story
- Gordon M. Smith, Bruce R. Cook
- Original Score
- Jay Seagrave
- Original Title
- The Census Taker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce R. Cook
Gordon M. Smith, Bruce R. Cook
Jay Seagrave
Tom Jewett
Bruce R. Cook
Gordon M. Smith, Robert Bealmear
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon M. Smith
Writer
Robert Bealmear
Producer
Tom Jewett
Director of Photography
Bruce R. Cook
Editor
Bruce R. Cook
Director
Bruce R. Cook
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Census Taker
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What is The Census Taker about?
When George and Martha let Harvey, an annoying census taker, into their home, they find themselves under a barrage of increasingly abusive questions. Furious at his intrusiveness, and at their wit's end, they kill the census taker and with the help of their friends Pete and Eva, must hide the body from a determined investigator.
Who directed The Census Taker?
The Census Taker was directed by Bruce R. Cook.
Who stars in The Census Taker?
The principal cast of The Census Taker includes Greg Mullavey, Meredith MacRae, Garrett Morris, Timothy Bottoms, Jennifer Finch.
When was The Census Taker released and how long is it?
The Census Taker was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Census Taker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Census Taker was composed by Jay Seagrave.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Census Taker?
The Census Taker holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).