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The Other (1972)

PG 108 min  -  Drama | Horror | Mystery  -   29 September 1972 (Sweden)
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Down in the farmcountry of the US two twins are born. One of them turns out to be good, while the other becomes rather evil.

Director:

Robert Mulligan

Writers:

Tom Tryon (screenplay), Tom Tryon (novel)
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Uta Hagen ...
Ada
Diana Muldaur Diana Muldaur ...
Alexandra
Chris Udvarnoky Chris Udvarnoky ...
Niles Perry
Martin Udvarnoky Martin Udvarnoky ...
Holland Perry
Norma Connolly Norma Connolly ...
Aunt Vee
Victor French Victor French ...
Angelini
Loretta Leversee Loretta Leversee ...
Winnie
Lou Frizzell Lou Frizzell ...
Uncle George
Portia Nelson Portia Nelson ...
Mrs. Rowe
Jenny Sullivan Jenny Sullivan ...
Torrie
John Ritter ...
Rider
Jack Collins Jack Collins ...
Mr. P.C. Pretty
Ed Bakey Ed Bakey ...
Chan-yu
Clarence Crow Clarence Crow ...
Russell
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Storyline

In the summer of 1935, 9-year-old twins Niles and Holland Perry live with their family on a Connecticut farm. Their loving grandmother Ada has taught them something called "the game." A number of accidents begin happening, and it seems to Niles that Holland is responsible. It is Ada who begins to see the truth, and she is the only one who can stop this macabre game of murder. Written by <harang@cajunnet.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Twin | Accident | Murder | Child Killing Child | Well  | See more »

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When does the game stop and the terror begin? See more »

Genres:

Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El otro See more »

Filming Locations:

Murphys, California, USA

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | (FMC Library Print)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

In post-production, editing done to the film caused over half of Jerry Goldsmith's music to be left out. The soundtrack was finally available in 1997 along with The Mephisto Waltz. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: When Niles is talking to his mother, she drops her flowers and Niles hops down to pick them up. When he does so his small can of Prince Albert pipe tobacco falls to the floor spilling the contents. However, it can be seen that the contents had already been placed before the can hits the floor. See more »

Quotes

Holland: What's going on?
Niles: I'm waiting for him to disappear.
Holland: Don't be a dumbell, nobody can do that!
Niles: I know! I wanna find out how he does it. Holland? How?
Niles: I'll play the game on him!
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Connections

Referenced in The Good Son (1993) See more »