Delusion
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Synopsis
Meredith Stone, a home care nurse, has been assigned the duty of looking after a wealthy invalid named Ivar Langrock. Cooped up in Langrock's stately country mansion, Meredith quickly suspects that someone sinister is lurking in the manor's dark halls only to discover that Ivar's demented and violent son has been locked away in a hidden room. Shortly thereafter, Ivar's grandson Gabriel also moves into the house and with his arrival a mysterious killer soon begins murdering members of the Langrock family along with their live-in staff.
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Top Cast
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Patricia Pearcy
Meredith Stone
Joseph Cotten
Ivar Langrock
David Hayward
Jeffrey Fraser
John Dukakis
Gabriel Langrock
Leon Charles
Phillip
Alice Nunn
Duffy
Patrick Pankhurst
Wilfred Langrock
Louis Basile
Taxi Driver
Abraham Alvarez
Alex
Simone Griffeth
Pamela Barton
James Purcell
Detective
Shelby Leverington
Additional Dialogue (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Beattie
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Viertel
- Original Title
- Delusion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Trauma Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Beattie
Jack Viertel, Alan Beattie
Stephen L. Posey
Peter Shanaberg, Alan Beattie
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Beattie
Director
Stephen L. Posey
Director of Photography
Jack Viertel
Screenplay
Peter Shanaberg
Producer
Alan Beattie
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Delusion
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What is Delusion about?
Meredith Stone, a home care nurse, has been assigned the duty of looking after a wealthy invalid named Ivar Langrock. Cooped up in Langrock's stately country mansion, Meredith quickly suspects that someone sinister is lurking in the manor's dark halls only to discover that Ivar's demented and violent son has been locked away in a hidden room. Shortly thereafter, Ivar's grandson Gabriel also moves into the house and with his arrival a mysterious killer soon begins murdering members of the Langrock family along with their live-in staff.
Who directed Delusion?
Delusion was directed by Alan Beattie.
Who stars in Delusion?
The principal cast of Delusion includes Patricia Pearcy, Joseph Cotten, David Hayward, John Dukakis, Leon Charles.
When was Delusion released and how long is it?
Delusion was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Delusion?
Delusion holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).