The Sentinel
“She was young. She was beautiful. She was the next.”
Synopsis
As a young girl, Alison Parker attempted suicide after being traumatized by her father's sexual exploits. Now an elite fashion model, she moves to a Brooklyn Heights apartment building where she encounters a number of bizarre, eccentric tenants and attempts to uncover the building's sinister secret.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Sentinel (1977) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-09
Top Cast
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Cristina Raines
Alison Parker
Chris Sarandon
Michael Lerman
Martin Balsam
Prof. Ruzinsky
John Carradine
Fr. Francis Matthew Halloran
José Ferrer
Priest of the Brotherhood
Ava Gardner
Helen Logan
Arthur Kennedy
Monsignor Franchino
Burgess Meredith
Charles Chazen
Sylvia Miles
Gerde Engstrom
Deborah Raffin
Jennifer
Eli Wallach
Detective Gatz
Christopher Walken
Det. Rizzo
Jerry Orbach
Michael Dayton
Beverly D'Angelo
Sandra
Hank Garrett
James Brenner
Robert Gerringer
Hart
Nana Visitor
Girl at End (as Nana Tucker)
Tom Berenger
Man at End
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 7, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Winner
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffrey Konvitz
- Original Score
- Gil Mellé
- Original Title
- The Sentinel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Latin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Winner
Jeffrey Konvitz, Michael Winner
Gil Mellé
Richard C. Kratina
Bernard Gribble, Terry Rawlings
Michael Winner, Jeffrey Konvitz
Department Leadership Roster
Richard C. Kratina
Director of Photography
Michael Winner
Writer
Gil Mellé
Original Music Composer
Bernard Gribble
Editor
Terry Rawlings
Editor
Michael Winner
Producer
Michael Winner
Director
Jeffrey Konvitz
Screenplay
Jeffrey Konvitz
Producer
Philip Rosenberg
Production Design
Peggy Farrell
Costume Design
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sentinel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sentinel about?
As a young girl, Alison Parker attempted suicide after being traumatized by her father's sexual exploits. Now an elite fashion model, she moves to a Brooklyn Heights apartment building where she encounters a number of bizarre, eccentric tenants and attempts to uncover the building's sinister secret.
Who directed The Sentinel?
The Sentinel was directed by Michael Winner.
Who stars in The Sentinel?
The principal cast of The Sentinel includes Cristina Raines, Chris Sarandon, Martin Balsam, John Carradine, José Ferrer.
When was The Sentinel released and how long is it?
The Sentinel was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
How much did The Sentinel make at the box office?
The Sentinel grossed $3 in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Sentinel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sentinel was composed by Gil Mellé.
Is The Sentinel based on a book or true story?
The Sentinel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jeffrey Konvitz".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sentinel?
The Sentinel holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).