Venom
“The kidnap that became a murder, that became a siege, that became a death trap.”
Synopsis
International terrorists attempt to kidnap a wealthy couple's child. Their plan comes unstuck, however, when a deadly Black Mamba, sent by mistake instead of a harmless snake, escapes and terrorizes both them and their hostages.
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Top Cast
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Klaus Kinski
Jacques Müller (Jacmel)
Oliver Reed
Dave Averconnelly
Nicol Williamson
Cmdr. William Bulloch
Sarah Miles
Dr. Marion Stowe
Sterling Hayden
Howard Anderson
Cornelia Sharpe
Ruth Hopkins
Lance Holcomb
Philip Hopkins
Susan George
Louise Andrews
Michael Gough
David Ball
Mike Gwilym
Det. Constable Dan Spencer
Edward Hardwicke
Lord Dunning
John Forbes-Robertson
Sgt. Nash
Hugh Lloyd
Cab Driver
Rita Webb
Mrs. Loewenthal
Maurice Colbourne
Sampson
Nicholas Donnelly
Superintendent
Ian Brimble
Constable
Alan Ford
Peters
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Piers Haggard
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Carrington
- Original Score
- Michael Kamen
- Original Title
- Venom
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Morison Film Group, Venom Productions Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Piers Haggard
Robert Carrington, Alan Scholefield
Michael Kamen
Denys N. Coop, Gilbert Taylor
Michael Bradsell
Martin Bregman
Department Leadership Roster
Piers Haggard
Director
Robert Carrington
Screenplay
Michael Bradsell
Editor
Martin Bregman
Producer
Michael Kamen
Original Music Composer
Gilbert Taylor
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Venom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Venom about?
International terrorists attempt to kidnap a wealthy couple's child. Their plan comes unstuck, however, when a deadly Black Mamba, sent by mistake instead of a harmless snake, escapes and terrorizes both them and their hostages.
Who directed Venom?
Venom was directed by Piers Haggard.
Who stars in Venom?
The principal cast of Venom includes Klaus Kinski, Oliver Reed, Nicol Williamson, Sarah Miles, Sterling Hayden.
When was Venom released and how long is it?
Venom was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Venom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Venom was composed by Michael Kamen.
Is Venom based on a book or true story?
Venom is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alan Scholefield".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Venom?
Venom holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).