Paranoiac
“Shocking! Horrifying! Macabre!”
Synopsis
Eleven years ago, the wealthy Ashby family was shattered when Mr and Mrs Ashby died in an airplane crash and their grieving son Tony committed suicide. All who remains is cruel Simon, an alcoholic in desperate need of funds; his mentally fragile sister Eleanor; and his protective aunt Harriet. Simon is just weeks away from receiving his inheritance, but there's a hitch in his plans when the long-believed dead Tony suddenly arrives.
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Top Cast
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Janette Scott
Eleanor Ashby
Oliver Reed
Simon Ashby
Sheila Burrell
Aunt Harriet
Maurice Denham
John Kossett
Alexander Davion
Tony Ashby
Liliane Brousse
Françoise
Harold Lang
RAF Type
Arnold Diamond
Publican
John Bonney
Keith Kossett
John Stuart
Williams
Sydney Bromley
Tramp (uncredited)
Laurie Leigh
Woman #1 (uncredited)
Marianne Stone
Woman #2 (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 23, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Freddie Francis
- Screenplay & Story
- Josephine Tey, Jimmy Sangster
- Original Score
- Elisabeth Lutyens
- Original Title
- Paranoiac
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions, The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Freddie Francis
Josephine Tey, Jimmy Sangster
Elisabeth Lutyens
Arthur Grant
Anthony Hinds
Department Leadership Roster
Freddie Francis
Director
Anthony Hinds
Producer
Arthur Grant
Director of Photography
Bernard Robinson
Production Design
Elisabeth Lutyens
Original Music Composer
Jimmy Sangster
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paranoiac
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What is Paranoiac about?
Eleven years ago, the wealthy Ashby family was shattered when Mr and Mrs Ashby died in an airplane crash and their grieving son Tony committed suicide. All who remains is cruel Simon, an alcoholic in desperate need of funds; his mentally fragile sister Eleanor; and his protective aunt Harriet. Simon is just weeks away from receiving his inheritance, but there's a hitch in his plans when the long-believed dead Tony suddenly arrives.
Who directed Paranoiac?
Paranoiac was directed by Freddie Francis.
Who stars in Paranoiac?
The principal cast of Paranoiac includes Janette Scott, Oliver Reed, Sheila Burrell, Maurice Denham, Alexander Davion.
When was Paranoiac released and how long is it?
Paranoiac was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Paranoiac?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paranoiac was composed by Elisabeth Lutyens.
Is Paranoiac based on a book or true story?
Paranoiac is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Josephine Tey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Paranoiac?
Paranoiac holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).