Impulse
“When the Demons of Evil... Take all Power of Reason... Only IMPULSE Remains!”
Synopsis
A paranoid, leisure-suit-clad conman/gigolo named Matt Stone seduces lonely women, bilks them of their savings via an investment scam, then kills them. When he begins seeing an attractive widow, her preteen daughter Tina becomes suspicious of his motives.
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Impulse (1974) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-06-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
16x
+$3.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Grefé
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Crechales
- Original Score
- Lewis Perles
- Original Title
- Impulse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $250K
- Worldwide Gross
- $4M
- Production Studios
- Conquerer Films Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Grefé
Tony Crechales
Lewis Perles
Julio C. Chávez
Socrates Ballis, Rick Diaz
Department Leadership Roster
William Grefé
Director
Tony Crechales
Writer
Socrates Ballis
Producer
Julio C. Chávez
Editor
Lewis Perles
Original Music Composer
Nancy Selby
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Impulse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Impulse about?
A paranoid, leisure-suit-clad conman/gigolo named Matt Stone seduces lonely women, bilks them of their savings via an investment scam, then kills them. When he begins seeing an attractive widow, her preteen daughter Tina becomes suspicious of his motives.
Who directed Impulse?
Impulse was directed by William Grefé.
Who stars in Impulse?
The principal cast of Impulse includes William Shatner, Ruth Roman, Jennifer Bishop, Kim Nicholas, James Dobson.
When was Impulse released and how long is it?
Impulse was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of Impulse?
Impulse had a reported production budget of $250K and grossed $4M at the worldwide box office (16 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Impulse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Impulse was composed by Lewis Perles.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Impulse?
Impulse holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).