The Vineyard
“An island of death fueled by the blood of its victims.”
Synopsis
Dr. Elson Po is one of the world's most famous wine growers and has a magic potion which has kept him handsome and alive for centuries. However, the magic which rejuvenates him seems to become less and less effective. As a side project, he makes movies and invites a group of young, aspiring actors to his island for a party, believing that the young, beautiful actress, Jezebel, can be his new source of life.
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The Vineyard (1989) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-21
Top Cast
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James Hong
Dr. Elson Po
Karen Lorre
Jezebel Fairchild
Michael Wong
Jeremy Young
Lars Wanberg
Lucas Carroll
Cheryl Madsen
Nancy Stone
Cheryl Lawson
Claudia Lee
Rue Douglas
Brad Fuller
Sean P. Donahue
Brian Whitman
Sherri Ball
Celeste Jones
Karl-Heinz Teuber
Paul Edmonds
Ruth Lin
Lois
Harry Mok
Warrior (as Michael Quion)
Lissa Zappardino
Tina Po
Mark De Alessandro
Mark
Vivian Lee
Young / Old Mother Po
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Hong, William Rice
- Screenplay & Story
- James Marlowe, Douglas Kondo, James Hong
- Original Score
- Paul Francis Witt
- Original Title
- The Vineyard
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Vineyard Partners Ltd., Trans Atlantic Entertainment, NorthStar Entertainment Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Hong, William Rice
James Marlowe, Douglas Kondo, James Hong, Harry Mok
Paul Francis Witt
John Dirlam
Garrick Huey
James A. Vilona, Gordon Chan, Frank Chan, Harry Mok, John Gimelli
Department Leadership Roster
James A. Vilona
Producer
Harry Mok
Producer
Garrick Huey
Editor
Daniel Hime
Production Design
James Hong
Director
John Dirlam
Director of Photography
James Marlowe
Screenplay
Paul Francis Witt
Original Music Composer
Douglas Kondo
Screenplay
James Hong
Screenplay
William Rice
Director
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vineyard
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What is The Vineyard about?
Dr. Elson Po is one of the world's most famous wine growers and has a magic potion which has kept him handsome and alive for centuries. However, the magic which rejuvenates him seems to become less and less effective. As a side project, he makes movies and invites a group of young, aspiring actors to his island for a party, believing that the young, beautiful actress, Jezebel, can be his new source of life.
Who directed The Vineyard?
The Vineyard was directed by James Hong, William Rice.
Who stars in The Vineyard?
The principal cast of The Vineyard includes James Hong, Karen Lorre, Michael Wong, Lars Wanberg, Cheryl Madsen.
When was The Vineyard released and how long is it?
The Vineyard was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Vineyard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Vineyard was composed by Paul Francis Witt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Vineyard?
The Vineyard holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).