The Shout(1978)
“A film of intense perversity - the madness of the mind.”
Overview
A traveller by the name of Crossley forces himself upon a musician and his wife in a lonely part of Devon, and uses the aboriginal magic he has learned to displace his host.
Director
Jerzy Skolimowski
Studio
The Rank Organisation
Cast
Alan Bates
as Charles Crossley
Susannah York
as Rachel Fielding
John Hurt
as Anthony Fielding
Robert Stephens
as Chief Medical Officer
Tim Curry
as Robert Graves
Julian Hough
as Vicar
Carol Drinkwater
as Cobbler's Wife
John Rees
as Inspector
Jim Broadbent
as Fielder in Cowpat
Susan Wooldridge
as Harriet
Nick Stringer
as Cobbler
Peter Benson
as Harry the Shepherd
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Production Companies
The Rank Organisation • Jeremy Thomas Productions • National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Shout?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Shout (1978).
What is The Shout about?▼
A traveller by the name of Crossley forces himself upon a musician and his wife in a lonely part of Devon, and uses the aboriginal magic he has learned to displace his host.
Who directed The Shout?▼
The Shout was directed by Jerzy Skolimowski and released in 1978. It is a thriller, mystery, horror film.
How long is The Shout?▼
The Shout has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
Who stars in The Shout?▼
The cast of The Shout includes Alan Bates as Charles Crossley, Susannah York as Rachel Fielding, John Hurt as Anthony Fielding, Robert Stephens as Chief Medical Officer, Tim Curry as Robert Graves and more.
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