Crackle of Death
Synopsis
The first of two Kolchak: The Night Stalker compilation TV films. It combines two episodes of the Kolchak TV series, Firefall (about the ghost of an arsonist that tries to take over a renowned conductor's body as his doppelgänger) and The Energy Eater (about a Native American bear-spirit haunting a newly built hospital) and adds new narration by Darren McGavin.
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Top Cast
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Darren McGavin
Carl Kolchak
Simon Oakland
Tony Vincenzo
Carol Ann Susi
Monique Marmelstein
William Smith
Shaman Jim Elkhorn
Elaine Giftos
Nurse Janice Eisen
Fred Beir
Ryder Bond
Philip Carey
Sgt. Mayer
David Doyle
Mr. Cardinale
Tom Drake
Don Kibbey
Michael Strong
Robert Yuro
Detective Captain Webster
Joyce Jillson
Madlyn Rhue
Maria Hargrove
Jack Grinnage
Ron Updyke
Virginia Vincent
Mrs. Markoff
Ruth McDevitt
Emily Cowles
John Alvin
Robert Cornthwaite
Dr. Hartfield
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Weis, Alexander Grasshoff
- Original Score
- Jerry Fielding
- Original Title
- Crackle of Death
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Weis, Alexander Grasshoff
Jerry Fielding
Department Leadership Roster
Don Weis
Director
Alexander Grasshoff
Director
Jerry Fielding
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crackle of Death
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What is Crackle of Death about?
The first of two Kolchak: The Night Stalker compilation TV films. It combines two episodes of the Kolchak TV series, Firefall (about the ghost of an arsonist that tries to take over a renowned conductor's body as his doppelgänger) and The Energy Eater (about a Native American bear-spirit haunting a newly built hospital) and adds new narration by Darren McGavin.
Who directed Crackle of Death?
Crackle of Death was directed by Don Weis, Alexander Grasshoff.
Who stars in Crackle of Death?
The principal cast of Crackle of Death includes Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Carol Ann Susi, William Smith, Elaine Giftos.
When was Crackle of Death released and how long is it?
Crackle of Death was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Crackle of Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crackle of Death was composed by Jerry Fielding.