Open Season
“Meet Ken, Gregg and Art. Two weeks each year they get away... with Everything!”
Synopsis
Three Vietnam vets have become so conditioned to violence that they have developed psychotic tendencies. They kidnap people, brutalize them, then turn them loose and hunt them like animals. However the father of one of their earlier victims is plotting a vicious revenge against them.
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LA CHANCE SANGLANTE (1974) FILM ANNONCE
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Top Cast
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Peter Fonda
Ken
Cornelia Sharpe
Nancy Stillman
John Phillip Law
Greg
Richard Lynch
Art
Alberto de Mendoza
Martin
William Holden
Hal Wolkowski
Helga Liné
Sue
Didi Sherman
Helen
Concha Cuetos
Joyce
May Heatherly
Alicia Rennick
Norma Kastel
Annie
Beatriz Savón
Sandy
Loreta Tovar
Moonmaid
Simón Andreu
Barman
Blanca Estrada
Alice Rennick
Mabel Escaño
Waitress
Amory Fitzpatrick
Niña
William Layton
District Attorney
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1981
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Collinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Liz Charles-Williams, David D. Osborn
- Original Score
- Ruggero Cini
- Original Title
- Open Season
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Arpa Productions, Impala
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Collinson
Liz Charles-Williams, David D. Osborn
Ruggero Cini
Fernando Arribas
Alan Pattillo
George H. Brown, José Antonio Sáinz de Vicuña
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Collinson
Director
Gil Parrondo
Production Design
Alan Pattillo
Editor
José Antonio Sáinz de Vicuña
Producer
Ruggero Cini
Original Music Composer
Liz Charles-Williams
Screenplay
David D. Osborn
Screenplay
Fernando Arribas
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Open Season
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Open Season about?
Three Vietnam vets have become so conditioned to violence that they have developed psychotic tendencies. They kidnap people, brutalize them, then turn them loose and hunt them like animals. However the father of one of their earlier victims is plotting a vicious revenge against them.
Who directed Open Season?
Open Season was directed by Peter Collinson.
Who stars in Open Season?
The principal cast of Open Season includes Peter Fonda, Cornelia Sharpe, John Phillip Law, Richard Lynch, Alberto de Mendoza.
When was Open Season released and how long is it?
Open Season was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Open Season?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Open Season was composed by Ruggero Cini.
Is Open Season based on a book or true story?
Open Season is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David D. Osborn".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Open Season?
Open Season holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).