Persecution
“Now it's David's turn to get even... and he has a very special treat for his mother.”
Synopsis
A cat lover (Lana Turner) kills her husband, blackmails her lover (Trevor Howard) and torments her son (Ralph Bates).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Chaffey
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hutton, Rosemary Wootten
- Original Score
- Paul Ferris
- Original Title
- Persecution
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Chaffey
Robert Hutton, Rosemary Wootten
Paul Ferris
Kenneth Talbot
Mike Campbell
Kevin Francis
Department Leadership Roster
Don Chaffey
Director
Robert Hutton
Screenplay
Rosemary Wootten
Screenplay
Kevin Francis
Producer
Kenneth Talbot
Director of Photography
Mike Campbell
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Persecution
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Persecution about?
A cat lover (Lana Turner) kills her husband, blackmails her lover (Trevor Howard) and torments her son (Ralph Bates).
Who directed Persecution?
Persecution was directed by Don Chaffey.
Who stars in Persecution?
The principal cast of Persecution includes Lana Turner, Trevor Howard, Ralph Bates, Olga Georges-Picot, Suzan Farmer.
When was Persecution released and how long is it?
Persecution was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Persecution?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Persecution was composed by Paul Ferris.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Persecution?
Persecution holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).