Amos
Synopsis
Amos Lasher loses his wife and home in an accident, finding himself in the care of the state, or specifically speaking, the Sunset Nursing Home. Here he finds the head nurse, Daisy Daws, ruling the cowed patients with an iron hand, but as his determination to get out of Sunset grows, the more sinister his situation becomes.
Top Cast
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Kirk Douglas
Amos Lasher
Elizabeth Montgomery
Daisy Daws
Dorothy McGuire
Hester Farrell
Pat Morita
Tommy Tanaka
James Sloyan
Sheriff John Thomas
Ray Walston
Johnny Kent
Jerry Hausner
Sol Kessler
Don Keefer
Winston Beard
Camila Ashland
Mildred Lasher
Frances Bay
Lydia
Frederick Coffin
Roland
Lois de Banzie
Dorothy Dearborn
Helen Martin
Mrs. McKenzie
Royce Wallace
Helen
Pamela Dunlap
Leah
Jack Blessing
Scott Lasher
Jordan Charney
Commissioner Bert Daniels
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Tuchner
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Gordon West, Richard Kramer
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Amos
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Amos Productions, Bryna Productions, Vincent Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Tuchner
Stanley Gordon West, Richard Kramer
Georges Delerue
Fred J. Koenekamp
David Campling
Peter Douglas, Kirk Douglas, Sheldon Pinchuk, Bill Finnegan
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Tuchner
Director
Peter Douglas
Producer
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
Sheldon Pinchuk
Producer
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Bill Finnegan
Producer
David Campling
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amos
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Amos about?
Amos Lasher loses his wife and home in an accident, finding himself in the care of the state, or specifically speaking, the Sunset Nursing Home. Here he finds the head nurse, Daisy Daws, ruling the cowed patients with an iron hand, but as his determination to get out of Sunset grows, the more sinister his situation becomes.
Who directed Amos?
Amos was directed by Michael Tuchner.
Who stars in Amos?
The principal cast of Amos includes Kirk Douglas, Elizabeth Montgomery, Dorothy McGuire, Pat Morita, James Sloyan.
When was Amos released and how long is it?
Amos was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Amos?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amos was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is Amos based on a book or true story?
Amos is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Stanley Gordon West".