The Strange Possession of Mrs. Oliver
“She wanted to be someone else. But when she became "Sandy" her new friends wanted her dead!”
Synopsis
A houswife, tired of her everyday routine, makes changes in her hair, her wardrobe and her makeup, and begins to take on the personality of a woman who had died five years earlier.
Top Cast
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Karen Black
Miriam Oliver / Sandy
George Hamilton
Greg Oliver
Robert F. Lyons
Mark
Lucille Benson
Housekeeper
Jean Allison
Mrs. Dempsey
Gloria LeRoy
Saleslady
Burke Byrnes
Bartender at Beach
Asher Brauner
Dance Partner in Bar
Charles Cooper
Mr. Logan
Danna Hansen
Mrs. Logan
William Kerwin
Old Man
Nancy Hahn Leonard
Rose
Macon McCalman
Minister
Boyd Holister
Man Working
Delos V. Smith Jr.
Flowerman
Sunny Woods
The Real Miriam
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Hessler
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Matheson
- Original Score
- Morton Stevens
- Original Title
- The Strange Possession of Mrs. Oliver
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- The Shpetner Company, NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Hessler
Richard Matheson
Morton Stevens
Frank Stanley
Jerry Garcia, Frank Morriss
Stanley Shpetner
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Hessler
Director
Richard Matheson
Writer
Morton Stevens
Original Music Composer
Stanley Shpetner
Producer
Stephen Lodge
Costume Design
Jerry Garcia
Editor
Frank Morriss
Editor
Frank Stanley
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Strange Possession of Mrs. Oliver
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Strange Possession of Mrs. Oliver about?
A houswife, tired of her everyday routine, makes changes in her hair, her wardrobe and her makeup, and begins to take on the personality of a woman who had died five years earlier.
Who directed The Strange Possession of Mrs. Oliver?
The Strange Possession of Mrs. Oliver was directed by Gordon Hessler.
Who stars in The Strange Possession of Mrs. Oliver?
The principal cast of The Strange Possession of Mrs. Oliver includes Karen Black, George Hamilton, Robert F. Lyons, Lucille Benson, Jean Allison.
When was The Strange Possession of Mrs. Oliver released and how long is it?
The Strange Possession of Mrs. Oliver was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Strange Possession of Mrs. Oliver?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Strange Possession of Mrs. Oliver was composed by Morton Stevens.