The Collector
“Almost a love story.”
Synopsis
A man kidnaps a woman and holds her hostage just for the pleasure of having her there.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Collector (1965) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-10
Top Cast
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Terence Stamp
Freddie Clegg
Samantha Eggar
Miranda Grey
Mona Washbourne
Aunt Annie
Maurice Dallimore
The Neighbor
Edina Ronay
Nurse / Next Victim (uncredited)
Kenneth More
Miranda’s Older Friend (uncredited)
Allyson Ames
First Victim (uncredited)
David Haviland
Clerk (uncredited)
Gordon Barclay
Clerk (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 23, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Wyler
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Mann, John Kohn
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- The Collector
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Collector Company, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Wyler
Stanley Mann, John Kohn, John Fowles
Maurice Jarre
Robert Krasker, Robert Surtees
David Hawkins, Robert Swink
John Kohn, Jud Kinberg
Department Leadership Roster
William Wyler
Director
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Robert Krasker
Director of Photography
Robert Surtees
Director of Photography
David Hawkins
Editor
Robert Swink
Editor
Stanley Mann
Screenplay
John Kohn
Producer
Jud Kinberg
Producer
John Kohn
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Collector.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Collector
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Collector about?
A man kidnaps a woman and holds her hostage just for the pleasure of having her there.
Who directed The Collector?
The Collector was directed by William Wyler.
Who stars in The Collector?
The principal cast of The Collector includes Terence Stamp, Samantha Eggar, Mona Washbourne, Maurice Dallimore, Edina Ronay.
When was The Collector released and how long is it?
The Collector was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The Collector?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Collector was composed by Maurice Jarre.
Is The Collector based on a book or true story?
The Collector is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Fowles".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Collector?
The Collector holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).