Possession
Synopsis
With the exception of the poor central heating system, Ray and Penny Burns' newly-purchased country house seems ideal. While repairing the pipes, a handyman digs up the cellar and uncovers the body of the home's previous owner who was murdered twenty years earlier. A séance held in the home reveals something very disturbing.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cooper
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Clemens
- Original Score
- Laurie Johnson
- Original Title
- Possession
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Associated Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cooper
Brian Clemens
Laurie Johnson
Glen Cardno
Cecil Clarke, John Sichel
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Clemens
Writer
John Cooper
Director
Glen Cardno
Editor
John Sichel
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Possession
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What is Possession about?
With the exception of the poor central heating system, Ray and Penny Burns' newly-purchased country house seems ideal. While repairing the pipes, a handyman digs up the cellar and uncovers the body of the home's previous owner who was murdered twenty years earlier. A séance held in the home reveals something very disturbing.
Who directed Possession?
Possession was directed by John Cooper.
Who stars in Possession?
The principal cast of Possession includes John Carson, Joanna Dunham, Hilary Hardiman, Athol Coats, James Cossins.
When was Possession released and how long is it?
Possession was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Possession?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Possession was composed by Laurie Johnson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Possession?
Possession holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).