Ruby
“Christened in blood. Raised in sin. She's sweet sixteen, let the party begin!”
Synopsis
Ruby Claire, single mother of deaf-mute teenager Leslie, operates a drive-in theater, where she employs a number of ex-cons, some of whom begin to die in bizarre ways. Eventually, Ruby discovers that the spirit of her dead mobster husband has possessed Leslie, seeking revenge through the tormented girl. As Leslie picks off her father's former associates, she also begins to target Ruby herself.
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Top Cast
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Piper Laurie
Ruby
Stuart Whitman
Vince
Janit Baldwin
Leslie
Roger Davis
Dr. Paul Keller
Crystin Sinclaire
Lila June
Paul Kent
Louie
Len Lesser
Barney
Jack Perkins
Avery
Eddy Donno
Jess
Sal Vecchio
Nicky Rocco
Fred Kohler Jr.
Jake Miller
Michael Alldredge
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Jan Burrell
First Woman
Rory Stevens
Donny
Raymond Kark
1st Man
Kip Gillespie
Herbie
Tamar Cooper
Woman "A"
Patricia Allison
Pick-Up Man's Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 20, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Curtis Harrington
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Schneider, George Edwards
- Original Score
- Don Ellis
- Original Title
- Ruby
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Dimension Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Curtis Harrington
Barry Schneider, George Edwards, Steve Krantz
Don Ellis
William Mendenhall
William P. Magee
Steve Krantz, George Edwards
Department Leadership Roster
Curtis Harrington
Director
Barry Schneider
Screenplay
George Edwards
Screenplay
William Mendenhall
Director of Photography
Don Ellis
Original Music Composer
William P. Magee
Editor
Tom Rasmussen
Costume Design
George Edwards
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruby
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What is Ruby about?
Ruby Claire, single mother of deaf-mute teenager Leslie, operates a drive-in theater, where she employs a number of ex-cons, some of whom begin to die in bizarre ways. Eventually, Ruby discovers that the spirit of her dead mobster husband has possessed Leslie, seeking revenge through the tormented girl. As Leslie picks off her father's former associates, she also begins to target Ruby herself.
Who directed Ruby?
Ruby was directed by Curtis Harrington.
Who stars in Ruby?
The principal cast of Ruby includes Piper Laurie, Stuart Whitman, Janit Baldwin, Roger Davis, Crystin Sinclaire.
When was Ruby released and how long is it?
Ruby was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Ruby?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ruby was composed by Don Ellis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ruby?
Ruby holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).