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Release Date:
11 January 1972 (USA) more
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Plot:
An abrasive Las Vegas newspaper reporter investigates a series of murders committed by a vampire. full summary | full synopsis
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1 win more
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Dead Of Night (DVD Review)
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One of the better TV shows on the paranormal more (52 total)

Cast

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Darren McGavin ... Carl Kolchak
Carol Lynley ... Gail Foster
Simon Oakland ... Tony Vincenzo
Ralph Meeker ... Bernie Jenks
Claude Akins ... Sheriff Warren A. Butcher
Charles McGraw ... Police Chief Ed Masterson
Kent Smith ... District Attorney Tom Paine
Elisha Cook Jr. ... Mickey Crawford
Stanley Adams ... Fred Hurley
Larry Linville ... Dr. Robert Makurji
Jordan Rhodes ... Dr. John O'Brien
Barry Atwater ... Janos Skorzeny
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Kolchak Papers (USA) (original script title)
The Kolchak Tapes (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
74 min
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1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)
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USA:Not Rated (DVD) | USA:TV-PG | Iceland:16 | UK:PG (1998 video re-issue) | USA:Unrated
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The role of Skorzeny was intended for Robert Quarry but he was forced to decline due to his contract with AIP. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Kolchak is called from Gail's apartment to go to a crime scene. He leaves the apartment wearing a shirt and sport coat. Driving to the crime scene, he has a necktie. When he arrives at the crime scene, his necktie has disappeared. more
Quotes:
Carl Kolchak: This nut thinks he's a vampire! more
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Manhattan more

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7 out of 7 people found the following comment useful.
One of the better TV shows on the paranormal, 28 October 2002
7/10
Author: funkyfry from Oakland CA

Nice little made for TV (ABC) film about Kolchak (McGavin), a washed-up reporter in exile in Las Vegas, looking for a vampire who everybody is convinced is just a psycho. Some good scares, funny moments, and a healthy criticism of the establishment Vegas are all patched into the wonderful Matheson's script. Nice cheezy music and period cars are also a plus. Was turned into a short-lived TV series.

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