A sinister landscaper turns into a tree and learns to communicate with his fellow plants.
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Cast
| Katharine Houghton | ... |
Ellen Bennett
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| Joe Dallesandro | ... |
Carl, the Gardener
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| Rita Gam | ... |
Helena Boardman
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James Congdon | ... |
John Bennett
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| Anne Meacham | ... |
Mrs. García
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Teodorina Bello | ... |
Liza, the Maid
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Ivan Rodriguez | ... |
Max
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Esther Mari | ... |
Rosa
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Roberto Rivera Negrón | ... |
Ralph
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Hal Lasky | ... |
Fred Burrows
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Cass Fry | ... |
Jinny
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Robert Yoh | ... |
Robby
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Tanny McDonald | ... |
Mrs. Burrows
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Katherine De Beer | ... |
Gladys Stone
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Orlando Rodriguez | ... |
Mr. Von Wohl
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Baron De Beer | ... |
Wayne
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Janet Gomez | ... |
Mrs. Von Wohl
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Luis Vigoreaux | ... |
Mr. García
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Jorge Vasquez | ... |
Salvador
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Yeyita Cervoni | ... |
Maria
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Irma Torres | ... |
Domenica
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Angel Rivera | ... |
Doctor
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Maggie Benson | ... |
Nurse
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Iván Rodríguez | ... |
Max
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Directed by
| James H. Kay | ... | (as Jim Kay) |
Written by
| James H. Kay | ... | () (as Jim Kay) |
Produced by
| Tony Belletier | ... | producer |
| Chalmer G. Kirkbride Jr. | ... | associate producer |
| Chalmer Kirkbride | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Marc Fredericks | ||
Cinematography by
| Michael Zingale | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Cal Schultz | ||
Casting By
| Vic Ramos | ||
Production Design by
| Don Gilman | ||
Makeup Department
| Enrico A. Cortese | ... | makeup artist (as Enrico Cortese) |
| Romaine Greene | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Bob Plone | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Julián Ibáñez | ... | assistant director (as Julian Ibanez) |
Art Department
| Richard Nelson | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Orlando Cordero | ... | sound recordist |
| Al Mian | ... | sound |
| John Quinn | ... | sound mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Leslie Colombani | ... | gaffer |
| Kenneth Goss | ... | chief grip |
| Miguel Antonia Lauente | ... | camera operator |
| Pat Tarzini | ... | assistant camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sivia Aulette | ... | principal wardrobe |
Music Department
| Marc Fredericks | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Fay Dattner | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Kenneth Lane | ... | jewellery |
| Eva Montalvo | ... | production secretary |
| Mateu Sherko | ... | additional clothes |
| Bill Tice | ... | additional clothes |
| Robert Yoh | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- KKI Films (1974) (United States) (theatrical)
- New American Films (1981) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Code Red DVD (2013) (United States) (DVD)
- Maritim Pictures (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
- Network Distributing (1987) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Premiere Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Silwa Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Sinister Cinema (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- Subversive Cinema (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Unicorn Video (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- F. Hillsberg (title design)
- Film Optical (opticals)
- Film Sound (sound effects)
- General Camera Corporation (production service)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Carl the Gardner (Joe Dallesandro), grows odd plants for a rich Yankee woman Ellen Bennett (Katharine Houghton) living in South America while exercising a mental hold over her. All his previous employers died mysteriously. Some of his plants emit deadly fumes. Houghton previously starred with her aunt Katharine Hepburn in "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner." Written by alfiehitchie |
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| Taglines | Garden of LOVE... Garden of DEATH, He Plants the Seeds of Evil See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $800,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | According to director James H. Kay on the evening when the scene of Joe Dallesandro swimming nude in the pool was filmed half of San Juan showed up on the location to watch the shoot. Kay says apparently someone leaked the news that a nude scene was going to be shot that evening. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Distribution of Low Budget Films or the Gardener's Seeds of Evil Killed My Million Dollar Dream (1980). See more » |