Swamp Thing
“Science transformed him into a monster. Love changed him even more!”
Synopsis
Mutated by his own secret formula, Dr. Alec Holland becomes Swamp Thing, a half-human, half-plant superhero who will stop at nothing to rescue government agent Alice Cable and defeat his evil arch nemesis...even if it costs him his life.
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Swamp Thing (1982) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-23
Top Cast
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Louis Jourdan
Arcane
Adrienne Barbeau
Alice Cable
Ray Wise
Dr. Alec Holland
David Hess
Ferret
Nicholas Worth
Bruno
Don Knight
Ritter
Al Ruban
Charlie
Dick Durock
Swamp Thing
Ben Bates
Arcane Monster
Nannette Brown
Dr. Linda Holland
Reggie Batts
Jude
Mimi Craven
Arcane's Secretary
Karen Price
Arcane's Messenger
Bill Erickson
Young Agent
Dov Gottesfeld
Commando
Tommy Madden
Little Bruno
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 19, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 7, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Screenplay & Story
- Wes Craven, Bernie Wrightson, Len Wein
- Original Score
- Harry Manfredini
- Original Title
- Swamp Thing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Melniker-Uslan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wes Craven
Wes Craven, Bernie Wrightson, Len Wein
Harry Manfredini
Robbie Greenberg
Richard Bracken
Michael Uslan, Benjamin Melniker
Department Leadership Roster
Wes Craven
Director
Wes Craven
Writer
Michael Uslan
Producer
Harry Manfredini
Original Music Composer
Robbie Greenberg
Director of Photography
Richard Bracken
Editor
Benjamin Melniker
Producer
Patricia Bolomet
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swamp Thing
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What is Swamp Thing about?
Mutated by his own secret formula, Dr. Alec Holland becomes Swamp Thing, a half-human, half-plant superhero who will stop at nothing to rescue government agent Alice Cable and defeat his evil arch nemesis...even if it costs him his life.
Who directed Swamp Thing?
Swamp Thing was directed by Wes Craven.
Who stars in Swamp Thing?
The principal cast of Swamp Thing includes Louis Jourdan, Adrienne Barbeau, Ray Wise, David Hess, Nicholas Worth.
When was Swamp Thing released and how long is it?
Swamp Thing was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Swamp Thing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swamp Thing was composed by Harry Manfredini.
Is Swamp Thing based on a book or true story?
Swamp Thing is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Bernie Wrightson", Characters: "Len Wein".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Swamp Thing?
Swamp Thing holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).