

It Took Guts
Synopsis
A teenage boy, troubled and alone wanders the grassy hills looking for something. He settles on a slope and searches for some activity to amuse him. He begins to pick pieces of his body off and taste them. This seems like a good thing to do. So he removes his eye, his face and finally his own guts and eats them all in an orgy of ecstasy and gore.
Top Cast
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September 7, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Forsberg, Charles Schneider
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Forsberg, Charles Schneider
- Original Score
- Screaming Mad George
- Original Title
- It Took Guts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 4m
- Production Studios
- Players Workshop Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Forsberg, Charles Schneider
Eric Forsberg, Charles Schneider
Screaming Mad George
Charles Schneider, Eric Forsberg
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Forsberg
Screenplay
Charles Schneider
Producer
Eric Forsberg
Director
Eric Forsberg
Producer
Charles Schneider
Screenplay
Charles Schneider
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for It Took Guts.
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Frequently Asked Questions About It Took Guts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is It Took Guts about?
A teenage boy, troubled and alone wanders the grassy hills looking for something. He settles on a slope and searches for some activity to amuse him. He begins to pick pieces of his body off and taste them. This seems like a good thing to do. So he removes his eye, his face and finally his own guts and eats them all in an orgy of ecstasy and gore.
Who directed It Took Guts?
It Took Guts was directed by Eric Forsberg, Charles Schneider.
Who stars in It Took Guts?
The principal cast of It Took Guts includes Charles Schneider.
When was It Took Guts released and how long is it?
It Took Guts was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 4m.
Who composed the musical score for It Took Guts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It Took Guts was composed by Screaming Mad George.


















