Night of Terror
“They're after Lindy and she doesn't know why...and what Lindy doesn't know just might kill her.”
Synopsis
A hired killer hunts down a schoolteacher to get something she has. She doesn't know what it is, but he's already killed twice to get it.
Top Cast
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Martin Balsam
Capt. Caleb Sark
Catherine Burns
Celeste Davillo
Chuck Connors
Brian DiPaulo
Donna Mills
Linda Daniel
Agnes Moorehead
Bronsky
Bart La Rue
Telephone Man
Eddie Egan
Lt. Costin
David Spielberg
Dr. Widdocomb
Peter Hooten
Chris Arden
John Karlen
Manning
John Martino
Steve Martin
Mary Grace Canfield
Charlady
Claude Johnson
Policeman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeannot Szwarc
- Screenplay & Story
- Cliff Gould
- Original Score
- Robert Drasnin
- Original Title
- Night of Terror
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Television, Miller-Milkis Productions, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeannot Szwarc
Cliff Gould
Robert Drasnin
Howard Schwartz
Michael Vejar
Edward K. Milkis, Thomas L. Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Jeannot Szwarc
Director
Edward K. Milkis
Producer
Cliff Gould
Writer
Thomas L. Miller
Producer
Robert Drasnin
Original Music Composer
Howard Schwartz
Director of Photography
Michael Vejar
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night of Terror
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Night of Terror about?
A hired killer hunts down a schoolteacher to get something she has. She doesn't know what it is, but he's already killed twice to get it.
Who directed Night of Terror?
Night of Terror was directed by Jeannot Szwarc.
Who stars in Night of Terror?
The principal cast of Night of Terror includes Martin Balsam, Catherine Burns, Chuck Connors, Donna Mills, Agnes Moorehead.
When was Night of Terror released and how long is it?
Night of Terror was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Night of Terror?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night of Terror was composed by Robert Drasnin.