The Possession of Joel Delaney
“If you believe, no explanation is necessary. If you don't believe, no explanation is possible.”
Synopsis
An upper-class Manhattan divorcee comes to believe that her brother is possessed by the spirit of a serial killer who beheaded young women in Spanish Harlem.
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Shirley MacLaine
Norah Benson
Perry King
Joel Delaney
Michael Hordern
Justin
David Elliott
Peter Benson
Lisa Kohane
Carrie Benson
Barbara Trentham
Sherry
Lovelady Powell
Erika
Edmundo Rivera Álvarez
Don Pedro
Teodorina Bello
Mrs. Pérez
Robert Burr
Ted Benson
Miriam Colon
Veronica
Ernesto Gonzalez
Young Man at Séance
Aukie Herger
Mr. Pérez
Earle Hyman
Charles
Marita Lindholm
Marita Benson
Peter Turgeon
Detective Brady
Paulita Iglesias
Brujo at Séance
Stan Watt
James
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Waris Hussein
- Screenplay & Story
- Irene Kamp, Matt Robinson
- Original Score
- Joe Raposo
- Original Title
- The Possession of Joel Delaney
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Haworth Productions, ITC Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Waris Hussein
Irene Kamp, Matt Robinson, Ramona Stewart
Joe Raposo
Arthur J. Ornitz
John Victor-Smith
Martin Poll
Department Leadership Roster
Waris Hussein
Director
Peter Murton
Production Design
Frank L. Thompson
Costume Design
Irene Kamp
Screenplay
Matt Robinson
Screenplay
John Victor-Smith
Editor
Joe Raposo
Original Music Composer
Martin Poll
Producer
Arthur J. Ornitz
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Possession of Joel Delaney
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What is The Possession of Joel Delaney about?
An upper-class Manhattan divorcee comes to believe that her brother is possessed by the spirit of a serial killer who beheaded young women in Spanish Harlem.
Who directed The Possession of Joel Delaney?
The Possession of Joel Delaney was directed by Waris Hussein.
Who stars in The Possession of Joel Delaney?
The principal cast of The Possession of Joel Delaney includes Shirley MacLaine, Perry King, Michael Hordern, David Elliott, Lisa Kohane.
When was The Possession of Joel Delaney released and how long is it?
The Possession of Joel Delaney was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Possession of Joel Delaney?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Possession of Joel Delaney was composed by Joe Raposo.
Is The Possession of Joel Delaney based on a book or true story?
The Possession of Joel Delaney is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ramona Stewart".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Possession of Joel Delaney?
The Possession of Joel Delaney holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).