The Music of Erich Zann
Synopsis
Charles Dexter Ward, a young student of metaphysics, befriends Erich Zann, an elderly violinist who lives on the floor above him. Ward is fascinated by Zann's sinister yet wonderful music, which he hears late at night drifting down from above. But he discovers more then he bargains for when he peers at what beckons beyond that strange curtained window in Zann's room...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Strysik
- Screenplay & Story
- John Strysik, H.P. Lovecraft
- Original Score
- Juan Fava
- Original Title
- The Music of Erich Zann
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Lurker Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Strysik
John Strysik, H.P. Lovecraft
Juan Fava
Michael Goi
Robert Rothman, John Strysik
Department Leadership Roster
John Strysik
Director
John Strysik
Writer
Robert Rothman
Producer
John Strysik
Producer
Michael Goi
Director of Photography
Juan Fava
Original Music Composer
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What is The Music of Erich Zann about?
Charles Dexter Ward, a young student of metaphysics, befriends Erich Zann, an elderly violinist who lives on the floor above him. Ward is fascinated by Zann's sinister yet wonderful music, which he hears late at night drifting down from above. But he discovers more then he bargains for when he peers at what beckons beyond that strange curtained window in Zann's room...
Who directed The Music of Erich Zann?
The Music of Erich Zann was directed by John Strysik.
Who stars in The Music of Erich Zann?
The principal cast of The Music of Erich Zann includes Robert Rothman, Robert Alexander, Darryl Warren, Barbara Snapp.
When was The Music of Erich Zann released and how long is it?
The Music of Erich Zann was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Music of Erich Zann?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Music of Erich Zann was composed by Juan Fava.