The Carpenter
“He's turning their dream house into a nightmare!”
Synopsis
A carpenter, who was executed in the electric chair, comes back to finish his dream house, now inhabited by a young married couple.
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Top Cast
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Wings Hauser
Carpenter
Lynne Adams
Alice Jarett
Pierre Lenoir
Martin Jarett
Barbara Jones
Rachel
Louise-Marie Mennier
Laura Bell
Johnny Cuthbert
Roland
Robert Austern
Barns
Anthony Ulc
Landis
Bob Pot
Farnsworth
Ron Lea
Sheriff J.J. Johnston
Beverly Murray
Crazy Woman
Griffith Brewer
Doctor Flanders
Anne Farquhar
Nurse
David Gow
Larry
Jean-Guy Bouchard
Worker
Jim Connolly
Worker
Guy Laprade
Worker
Mike McAllister
Worker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Wellington
- Screenplay & Story
- Doug Taylor
- Original Score
- Pierre Bundock
- Original Title
- The Carpenter
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Gold-Gems Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Wellington
Doug Taylor
Pierre Bundock
David Franco
Roland Pollack
Jack Bravman
Department Leadership Roster
David Wellington
Director
Doug Taylor
Writer
Jack Bravman
Producer
Pierre Bundock
Original Music Composer
Roland Pollack
Editor
David Franco
Director of Photography
Claire Nadon
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Carpenter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Carpenter about?
A carpenter, who was executed in the electric chair, comes back to finish his dream house, now inhabited by a young married couple.
Who directed The Carpenter?
The Carpenter was directed by David Wellington.
Who stars in The Carpenter?
The principal cast of The Carpenter includes Wings Hauser, Lynne Adams, Pierre Lenoir, Barbara Jones, Louise-Marie Mennier.
When was The Carpenter released and how long is it?
The Carpenter was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Carpenter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Carpenter was composed by Pierre Bundock.