Thirst
“This ancient Evil is now a modern industry.”
Synopsis
The descendant of Elizabeth Bathory is abducted by a cult of self-proclaimed supermen who achieve this state of superiority by drinking from the "blood cows" kept at the "dairy farm", and they try to get her to join them.
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Thirst (1979) - Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rod Hardy
- Screenplay & Story
- John Pinkney
- Original Score
- Brian May
- Original Title
- Thirst
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- F.G. Film Productions, New South Wales Film Corp., Victorian Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rod Hardy
John Pinkney
Brian May
Vincent Monton
Philip Reid
Antony I. Ginnane, William Fayman
Department Leadership Roster
Rod Hardy
Director
Grant Page
Stunt Coordinator
Antony I. Ginnane
Producer
Jon Dowding
Production Design
John Pinkney
Screenplay
Aphrodite Kondos
Costume Design
Vincent Monton
Director of Photography
Brian May
Original Music Composer
Philip Reid
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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 Thirst
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What is Thirst about?
The descendant of Elizabeth Bathory is abducted by a cult of self-proclaimed supermen who achieve this state of superiority by drinking from the "blood cows" kept at the "dairy farm", and they try to get her to join them.
Who directed Thirst?
Thirst was directed by Rod Hardy.
Who stars in Thirst?
The principal cast of Thirst includes Chantal Contouri, Max Phipps, David Hemmings, Henry Silva, Robert Thompson.
When was Thirst released and how long is it?
Thirst was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Thirst?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thirst was composed by Brian May.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thirst?
Thirst holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).