The Manitou
“Evil does not die… It waits to be re-born!”
Synopsis
A psychic's girlfriend finds out that a lump on her back is a growing reincarnation of a 400 year-old demonic Native American spirit.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-12
Top Cast
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Tony Curtis
Harry Erskine
Michael Ansara
John Singing Rock
Susan Strasberg
Karen Tandy
Stella Stevens
Amelia Crusoe
Jon Cedar
Dr. Jack Hughes
Ann Sothern
Mrs. Karmann
Burgess Meredith
Dr. Snow
Paul Mantee
Dr. McEvoy
Jeanette Nolan
Mrs. Winconis
Lurene Tuttle
Mrs. Herz
Hugh Corcoran
MacArthur
Anne Newman Bacal
10th-Floor Nurse
Jan Heininger
Wolf, an orderly
Michael Laren
Michael, an orderly
Cindy Stanford
Neighbor
Felix Silla
Misquamacus
Charles Kissinger
Anesthesiologist
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Girdler
- Screenplay & Story
- William Girdler, Jon Cedar, Thomas Pope
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- The Manitou
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Melvin Simon Productions, Mid-America Pictures, Simon Productions, Manitou Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Girdler
William Girdler, Jon Cedar, Thomas Pope, Graham Masterton
Lalo Schifrin
Michel Hugo
Bub Asman
William Girdler, Melvin G. Gordy, David Sheldon
Department Leadership Roster
William Girdler
Director
William Girdler
Screenplay
Jon Cedar
Screenplay
Thomas Pope
Screenplay
William Girdler
Producer
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Michel Hugo
Director of Photography
Bub Asman
Editor
Walter Scott Herndon
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Manitou
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What is The Manitou about?
A psychic's girlfriend finds out that a lump on her back is a growing reincarnation of a 400 year-old demonic Native American spirit.
Who directed The Manitou?
The Manitou was directed by William Girdler.
Who stars in The Manitou?
The principal cast of The Manitou includes Tony Curtis, Michael Ansara, Susan Strasberg, Stella Stevens, Jon Cedar.
When was The Manitou released and how long is it?
The Manitou was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Manitou?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Manitou was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
Is The Manitou based on a book or true story?
The Manitou is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Graham Masterton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Manitou?
The Manitou holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).