Poltergeist(1982)
“They're here.”
Overview
The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.
Director
Tobe Hooper
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget
$11M
Revenue
$122M
Cast
JoBeth Williams
as Diane Freeling
Craig T. Nelson
as Steve Freeling
Beatrice Straight
as Dr. Lesh
Dominique Dunne
as Dana Freeling
Heather O'Rourke
as Carol Anne Freeling
Oliver Robins
as Robbie Freeling
Zelda Rubinstein
as Tangina Barrons
Richard Lawson
as Ryan
Martin Casella
as Dr. Marty Casey
Michael McManus
as Ben Tuthill
Virginia Kiser
as Mrs. Tuthill
James Karen
as Mr. Teague
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$11M
Box Office
$122M
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer • SLM Production Group
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What is Poltergeist about?▼
The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.
Who directed Poltergeist?▼
Poltergeist was directed by Tobe Hooper and released in 1982. It is a horror film.
How long is Poltergeist?▼
Poltergeist has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in Poltergeist?▼
The cast of Poltergeist includes JoBeth Williams as Diane Freeling, Craig T. Nelson as Steve Freeling, Beatrice Straight as Dr. Lesh, Dominique Dunne as Dana Freeling, Heather O'Rourke as Carol Anne Freeling and more.
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