Retribution
“The time is now!”
Synopsis
After a depressed artist miraculously survives a suicide attempt, a series of horrific murders leads him to realize he may have been possessed by the vengeful spirit of a murdered gangster.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Dennis Lipscomb
George Miller
Leslie Wing
Jennifer Curtis
Suzanne Snyder
Angel
Jeff Pomerantz
Dr. Alan Falconer
George Murdock
Dr. John Talbot
Susan Peretz
Mrs. Stoller
Hoyt Axton
Lt. Ashley
Pamela Dunlap
Sally Benson
Tony Cox
Hotel Resident
Clare Peck
Carla Minelli
Trish Fillmore
Desiree
Michelle Roth
Newscaster
Teddy Hayden
Alissa
Diane Robin
Crash Victim
Muriel Minot
Gallery Attendant
J.C. Henning
Paramedic
Guy Magar
Taxi Driver
George Caldwell
Paramedic
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy Magar
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Wasserman, Guy Magar
- Original Score
- Alan Howarth
- Original Title
- Retribution
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Renegade, Overseas FilmGroup, Taurus Entertainment Company, Unicorn Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Magar
Lee Wasserman, Guy Magar
Alan Howarth
Gary Thieltges
Guy Magar, Alan L. Shefland
Guy Magar, Brian Christian, Chris Caputo, Scott Lavin, Lee Wasserman
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Thieltges
Director of Photography
Lee Wasserman
Writer
Guy Magar
Writer
Guy Magar
Director
Guy Magar
Producer
Brian Christian
Producer
Guy Magar
Editor
Chris Caputo
Producer
Alan L. Shefland
Editor
Hilary Wright
Costume Design
Scott Lavin
Producer
Lee Wasserman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
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 Retribution
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Retribution about?
After a depressed artist miraculously survives a suicide attempt, a series of horrific murders leads him to realize he may have been possessed by the vengeful spirit of a murdered gangster.
Who directed Retribution?
Retribution was directed by Guy Magar.
Who stars in Retribution?
The principal cast of Retribution includes Dennis Lipscomb, Leslie Wing, Suzanne Snyder, Jeff Pomerantz, George Murdock.
When was Retribution released and how long is it?
Retribution was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Retribution?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Retribution was composed by Alan Howarth.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Retribution?
Retribution holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).