Cast a Deadly Spell
“Bullets! Demons! The end of the world! Can’t hold a man like this!”
Synopsis
In a fantastical 1940s where magic is used by everyone, a hard-boiled detective investigates the theft of a mystical tome.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Cast A Deadly Spell Movie Trailer (VHS Promo)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-14
Top Cast
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Fred Ward
Det. Harry Philip Lovecraft
David Warner
Amos Hackshaw
Julianne Moore
Connie Stone
Clancy Brown
Harry Bordon
Alexandra Powers
Olivia Hackshaw
Charles Hallahan
Det. Morris Bradbury
Arnetia Walker
Hypolite Kropotkin
Raymond O'Connor
Tugwell
Peter Allas
Det. Otto Grimaldi
Lee Tergesen
Larry Willis / Lilly Sirwar
Becky Mullen
Amber Peru, Drop Dead Babe
Ritch Brinkley
Owl Wagon Manager
Jaime Cardriche
Zombie
John De Bello
Crooner
David Downing
Thadius Pilgrim
Colin Drake
Butler Meadows
James Eustermann
Werewolf
Bradley James
Boy #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 7, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 7, 1991
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Campbell
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Dougherty
- Original Score
- Curt Sobel
- Original Title
- Cast a Deadly Spell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Pacific Western, HBO Films, HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Campbell
Joseph Dougherty
Curt Sobel
Alexander Gruszynski
Dan Rae
Gale Anne Hurd
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Bunker
Production Design
Mary Rose
Costume Design
Martin Campbell
Director
Joseph Dougherty
Writer
Dan Rae
Editor
Alexander Gruszynski
Director of Photography
Gale Anne Hurd
Producer
John Robotham
Stunt Coordinator
Curt Sobel
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cast a Deadly Spell
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What is Cast a Deadly Spell about?
In a fantastical 1940s where magic is used by everyone, a hard-boiled detective investigates the theft of a mystical tome.
Who directed Cast a Deadly Spell?
Cast a Deadly Spell was directed by Martin Campbell.
Who stars in Cast a Deadly Spell?
The principal cast of Cast a Deadly Spell includes Fred Ward, David Warner, Julianne Moore, Clancy Brown, Alexandra Powers.
When was Cast a Deadly Spell released and how long is it?
Cast a Deadly Spell was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Cast a Deadly Spell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cast a Deadly Spell was composed by Curt Sobel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cast a Deadly Spell?
Cast a Deadly Spell holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).