Patrick(1978)
“He's in a coma... Yet, he can kill...”
Overview
A comatose hospital patient harasses and kills through his powers of telekinesis to claim his private nurse as his own.
Director
Richard Franklin
Studio
Filmways Australasian
Budget
$400K
Cast
Robert Thompson
as Patrick
Susan Penhaligon
as Kathy Jacquard
María Mercedes
as Nurse Panicale
Robert Helpmann
as Dr. Roget
Rod Mullinar
as Ed Jacquard
Helen Hemingway
as Sister Williams
Bruce Barry
as Dr. Brian Wright
Julia Blake
as Matron Cassidy
Carole-Ann Aylett
as Patrick's Mother
Walter Pym
as Captain
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$400K
Production Companies
Filmways Australasian • Australian International Film Corp. (AIFC)
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Where can I watch Patrick?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Patrick (1978).
What is Patrick about?▼
A comatose hospital patient harasses and kills through his powers of telekinesis to claim his private nurse as his own.
Who directed Patrick?▼
Patrick was directed by Richard Franklin and released in 1978. It is a horror, science fiction, thriller film.
How long is Patrick?▼
Patrick has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in Patrick?▼
The cast of Patrick includes Robert Thompson as Patrick, Susan Penhaligon as Kathy Jacquard, María Mercedes as Nurse Panicale, Robert Helpmann as Dr. Roget, Rod Mullinar as Ed Jacquard and more.
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