Ganja & Hess
“Some marriages are made in Heaven. Others are made in Hell.”
Synopsis
After being stabbed with an ancient, germ-infested knife, a doctor finds himself with an insatiable desire for blood.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Re-Release TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-04
Top Cast
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Duane Jones
Dr. Hess Green
Marlene Clark
Ganja Meda
Bill Gunn
George Meda
Sam Waymon
Rev. Luther Williams
Leonard Jackson
Archie
Candece Tarpley
Girl in Bar
Richard Harrow
Dinner Guest
John Hoffmeister
Jack Sargent
Betty Barney
Singer in Church
Mabel King
Queen of Myrthia
Betsy Thurman
Poetess
Enrico Fales
Dr. Green’s Son
Tommy Lane
Pimp
Tara Fields
Woman with Baby
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 6, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Gunn
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Gunn
- Original Score
- Sam Waymon
- Original Title
- Ganja & Hess
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Kelly/Jordan Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Gunn
Bill Gunn
Sam Waymon
James E. Hinton
Victor Kanefsky
Chiz Schultz, Jack Jordan, Quentin Kelly, Allan Kelly
Department Leadership Roster
Chiz Schultz
Producer
Sam Waymon
Original Music Composer
James E. Hinton
Director of Photography
Bill Gunn
Writer
Victor Kanefsky
Editor
Bill Gunn
Director
Allan Kelly
Producer
Tom H. John
Production Design
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ganja & Hess
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ganja & Hess about?
After being stabbed with an ancient, germ-infested knife, a doctor finds himself with an insatiable desire for blood.
Who directed Ganja & Hess?
Ganja & Hess was directed by Bill Gunn.
Who stars in Ganja & Hess?
The principal cast of Ganja & Hess includes Duane Jones, Marlene Clark, Bill Gunn, Sam Waymon, Leonard Jackson.
When was Ganja & Hess released and how long is it?
Ganja & Hess was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Ganja & Hess?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ganja & Hess was composed by Sam Waymon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ganja & Hess?
Ganja & Hess holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).