The Sentinel(1977)
“She was young. She was beautiful. She was the next.”
Overview
As a young girl, Alison Parker attempted suicide after being traumatized by her father's sexual exploits. Now an elite fashion model, she moves to a Brooklyn Heights apartment building where she encounters a number of bizarre, eccentric tenants and attempts to uncover the building's sinister secret.
Director
Michael Winner
Studio
Universal Pictures
Revenue
$3
Cast
Cristina Raines
as Alison Parker
Chris Sarandon
as Michael Lerman
Martin Balsam
as Prof. Ruzinsky
John Carradine
as Fr. Francis Matthew Halloran
José Ferrer
as Priest of the Brotherhood
Ava Gardner
as Helen Logan
Arthur Kennedy
as Monsignor Franchino
Burgess Meredith
as Charles Chazen
Sylvia Miles
as Gerde Engstrom
Deborah Raffin
as Jennifer
Eli Wallach
as Detective Gatz
Christopher Walken
as Det. Rizzo
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1977
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
Italian
Rating
6.1 / 10
Box Office
$3
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sentinel?▼
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What is The Sentinel about?▼
As a young girl, Alison Parker attempted suicide after being traumatized by her father's sexual exploits. Now an elite fashion model, she moves to a Brooklyn Heights apartment building where she encounters a number of bizarre, eccentric tenants and attempts to uncover the building's sinister secret.
Who directed The Sentinel?▼
The Sentinel was directed by Michael Winner and released in 1977. It is a horror, mystery, fantasy film.
How long is The Sentinel?▼
The Sentinel has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in The Sentinel?▼
The cast of The Sentinel includes Cristina Raines as Alison Parker, Chris Sarandon as Michael Lerman, Martin Balsam as Prof. Ruzinsky, John Carradine as Fr. Francis Matthew Halloran, José Ferrer as Priest of the Brotherhood and more.
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