The Spell
“A taunted, overweight teenager with a mysterious power to destroy her enemies!”
Synopsis
A distraught mother must cope with her embittered daughter who has the ability to cause "accidents" to happen.
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Type: Clip • Published 2017-08-14
Top Cast
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Lee Grant
Marion Matchett
Susan Myers
Rita
Lelia Goldoni
Jo Standish
Helen Hunt
Kristina Matchett
Jack Colvin
Dale Boyce
James Olson
Glenn
James Greene
Stan
Wright King
Rian
Barbara Bostock
Jill
Doney Oatman
Jackie
Richard Carlyle
Hugh
Kathleen Hughes
Fenetia
Robert Gibbons
Waiter
Arthur Peterson
Ross
Marneen Fields
Schoolmate (uncredited)
Leoda Richards
Party Guest (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Phillips
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Taggert
- Original Score
- Gerald Fried
- Original Title
- The Spell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Stonehenge Productions, Charles Fries Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Phillips
Brian Taggert
Gerald Fried
Matthew F. Leonetti
David Newhouse
Richard Berg, Charles W. Fries, David Manson
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Phillips
Director
Brian Taggert
Writer
David Manson
Producer
Gerald Fried
Original Music Composer
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
David Newhouse
Editor
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 The Spell
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What is The Spell about?
A distraught mother must cope with her embittered daughter who has the ability to cause "accidents" to happen.
Who directed The Spell?
The Spell was directed by Lee Phillips.
Who stars in The Spell?
The principal cast of The Spell includes Lee Grant, Susan Myers, Lelia Goldoni, Helen Hunt, Jack Colvin.
When was The Spell released and how long is it?
The Spell was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Spell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Spell was composed by Gerald Fried.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spell?
The Spell holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).