The Hearse
“The Barrier Between Life and Death is no Greater than the Thickness of a Door...and now that Door is Open!”
Synopsis
A schoolteacher moves into her deceased aunt’s house in a small Californian town, and is harassed by unfriendly locals and a mysterious hearse.
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The Hearse ≣ 1980 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-08
Top Cast
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Trish Van Devere
Jane Hardy
Joseph Cotten
Walter Prichard
David Gautreaux
Tom Sullivan
Donald Hotton
Reverend Winston
Med Flory
Sheriff Denton
Donald Petrie
Luke
Christopher McDonald
Pete
Perry Lang
Paul Gordon
Frederic Franklyn
Mr. Gordon
Olive Dunbar
Mrs. Gordon
Al Hansen
Bo Rehnquist
Dominic Barto
The Driver
Nicholas Shields
Dr. Greenwalt
Chuck Mitchell
Counterman
Allison Balson
Alice
Jim Gatherum
Boy #1
Tanya Bowers
Schoolgirl
Dennis Quaid
Repairman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 1, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Bowers
- Screenplay & Story
- William Bleich, Mark Tenser
- Original Score
- Webster Lewis
- Original Title
- The Hearse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Crown International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Bowers
William Bleich, Mark Tenser
Webster Lewis
Mori Kawa
George Berndt
Mark Tenser, Newton P. Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
William Bleich
Writer
George Bowers
Director
Mark Tenser
Producer
Mori Kawa
Director of Photography
George Berndt
Editor
Webster Lewis
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hearse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hearse about?
A schoolteacher moves into her deceased aunt’s house in a small Californian town, and is harassed by unfriendly locals and a mysterious hearse.
Who directed The Hearse?
The Hearse was directed by George Bowers.
Who stars in The Hearse?
The principal cast of The Hearse includes Trish Van Devere, Joseph Cotten, David Gautreaux, Donald Hotton, Med Flory.
When was The Hearse released and how long is it?
The Hearse was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hearse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hearse was composed by Webster Lewis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hearse?
The Hearse holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).