The Texas Chain Saw Massacre(1974)
“Who will survive and what will be left of them?”
Overview
Five friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather. On the way, they stumble across what appears to be a deserted house, only to discover something sinister within. Something armed with a chainsaw.
Director
Tobe Hooper
Studio
Vortex
Budget
$140K
Revenue
$31M
Cast
Marilyn Burns
as Sally
Allen Danziger
as Jerry
Paul A. Partain
as Franklin
William Vail
as Kirk
Teri McMinn
as Pam
Edwin Neal
as Hitchhiker
Jim Siedow
as Old Man
Gunnar Hansen
as Leatherface
John Dugan
as Grandfather
Robert Courtin
as Window Washer
William Creamer
as Bearded Man
John Henry Faulk
as Storyteller
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1974
Runtime
1h 23m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$140K
Box Office
$31M
Production Companies
Vortex • Henkel Productions • Hooper Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974).
What is The Texas Chain Saw Massacre about?▼
Five friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather. On the way, they stumble across what appears to be a deserted house, only to discover something sinister within. Something armed with a chainsaw.
Who directed The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?▼
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was directed by Tobe Hooper and released in 1974. It is a horror film.
How long is The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?▼
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
Who stars in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?▼
The cast of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre includes Marilyn Burns as Sally, Allen Danziger as Jerry, Paul A. Partain as Franklin, William Vail as Kirk, Teri McMinn as Pam and more.
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