IMDb > Ruby (1977)
Ruby
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany credits
Awards & Reviews
user reviewsexternal reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guidemessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsmemorable quotes
Did You Know?
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
box office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

Ruby (1977) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (See all 4 | slideshow)

Overview

User Rating:
5.0/10   305 votes »
Your Rating:
Saving vote...
Deleting vote...
/10   (delete | history)
Sorry, there was a problem
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 38% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Curtis Harrington
Writers:
George Edwards
Steve Krantz (story)
(more)
Contact:
View company contact information for Ruby on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
21 November 1977 (Sweden) See more »
Genre:
Drama | Horror See more »
Tagline:
A love affair with the supernatural. See more »
Plot:
Sixteen years after Ruby Claire's gangster boyfriend was shot and killed by four associates, a series... See more » | Add synopsis »
Plot Keywords:
See more »
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Movies don't stream themselves
 (From Roger Ebert's Blog. 8 June 2012, 4:12 PM, PDT)
DVD Playhouse--November 2009
 (From The Hollywood Interview. 14 November 2009, 6:25 PM, PST)
User Reviews:
A cup of blood. See more (18 total) »

Cast

  (in credits order) (complete, awaiting verification)

Piper Laurie ... Ruby Claire

Stuart Whitman ... Vince Kemper

Roger Davis ... Dr. Paul Keller
Janit Baldwin ... Leslie Claire
Crystin Sinclaire ... Lila June
Paul Kent ... Louie

Len Lesser ... Barney
Jack Perkins ... Avery
Eddy Donno ... Jess (as Edward Donno)
Sal Vecchio ... Nicky Rocco
Fred Kohler Jr. ... Jake Miller (as Fred Kohler)
Rory Stevens ... Donny
Raymond Kark ... First Man
Jan Burrell ... First Woman
Kip Gillespie ... Herbie
Tamar Cooper ... Woman 'A'
Patricia Allison ... Pick-up Man's Wife
Stu Olson ... Man 'A'
Mary Margaret Robinson ... Mae Belle (as Mary Robinson)
Michael Alldredge ... Sheriff's Wife's Date

Allison Hayes ... The Fifty-Foot Woman (archive footage)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Roy Gordon ... Dr. Isaac Cushing (footage from 'Attack of the 50 Foot Woman') (archive footage) (uncredited)
Create a character page for: ?

Directed by
Curtis Harrington 
 
Writing credits
(in alphabetical order)
George Edwards 
Steve Krantz  story
Barry Schneider 

Produced by
George Edwards .... producer
Steve Krantz .... executive producer
 
Original Music by
Don Ellis 
 
Cinematography by
William Mendenhall 
 
Film Editing by
William P. Magee  (as Bill Magee)
 
Casting by
Harriet B. Helberg 
 
Art Direction by
Tom Rasmussen 
 
Set Decoration by
Charles D. Tomlinson 
 
Costume Design by
Tom Rasmussen 
 
Makeup Department
Jeff Angell .... hair styles supervisor (as Jeffrey B. Angell)
Jeff Angell .... makeup supervisor (as Jeffrey B. Angell)
Cid Urrutia .... hair styles supervisor
Cid Urrutia .... makeup supervisor
 
Production Management
Frank Beetson .... production supervisor
Brice Mack .... executive in charge of production
Penny L. Vaughn .... production manager
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Walter Donahue .... second assistant director
 
Art Department
Richard Karie .... property master
Alfred Shelly .... assistant prop man
 
Sound Department
Fred J. Brown .... sound effects (as Fred Brown)
William B. Kaplan .... sound mixer (as Bill Kaplan)
Lorane Mitchell .... sound effects
Earl Sampson .... boom operator
 
Special Effects by
Alfred Shelly .... assistant special effects
 
Stunts
Eddy Donno .... stunts (as Edward Donno)
Jackson B. Johnson .... stunts
Alfred Shelly .... stunts
 
Camera and Electrical Department
John Dirlam .... best boy
Jim Dyer .... dolly grip
Michael E. Matteson .... best boy
Ken Miller .... key grip
Lawrence Purcell .... electrician (as Lawrence C. Purcell)
Peter Saxby .... gaffer
David Trainor .... assistant camera (as David O. Trainor)
 
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Kelly McGowan .... assistant wardrobe mistress
Sherrie R. Norris .... wardrobe mistress
 
Editorial Department
Marty Stanovich .... assistant editor (as Martin A. Stanovich)
 
Music Department
Joan Biel .... music editor
Don Ellis .... arranger
Don Ellis .... conductor
 
Other crew
Tony Crechales .... production assistant
Michael Dale .... set assistant
Robert Evans .... auditor
Betty Goldberg .... script supervisor
Leslie Sue Rosen .... craft service
Vicki Rothman .... secretary to executive producer
Elizabeth A. Shipman .... production coordinator
John W. Swain III .... location manager
Jim Weatherwax .... set assistant
 

Distributors
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
"Blood Ruby" - , USA (working title)
See more »
Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parents
Runtime:
85 min | USA:96 min (TV version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 See more »
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Australia:R | Finland:K-18 (cut) (1977) | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:R | Norway:16 | Argentina:18 (re-rating) | Argentina:X (original rating)

Did You Know?

Trivia:
The producer chose to change the ending, and both Curtis Harrington and Piper Laurie refused to be involved in the re-shoot. It was allegedly shot by Stephanie Rothman, who has neither confirmed nor denied her involvement. This ending, featured in the TV commercials at the time of the theatrical release, helped make it the box office success it was.See more »
Goofs:
Anachronisms: Set in 1951, the drive-in shows Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958) seven years too early.See more »
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Alien Space Avenger (1989)See more »
Soundtrack:
Love's So EasySee more »

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.

User Reviews

   (Review this title)
1 out of 1 people found the following review useful.
A cup of blood., 30 July 2012
Author: HumanoidOfFlesh from Chyby, Poland

The prologue takes place in 1935.Former actress Ruby Claire witnesses her gangster boyfriend Nicky's killing by his associates.Sixteen years later.Ruby operates highly successful drive-in movie cinema located in the middle of rural US.Unfortunately the ghost of Nicky returns to claim revenge on his killers,who work with Ruby.Last theatrical horror film of Curtis "The Killing Kind" Harrington is a mix of haunted drive-in/possession flick in the vein of "The Exorcist".My favourite scene from "Ruby" is when mutilated body is hidden inside Coke vending machine.Incredibly fat woman decides to have a drink,puts a coin and receives healthy cup of fresh blood.The film has moments of effective suspense but there are also some dull spots.6 cups of blood out of 10.

Was the above review useful to you?
See more (18 total) »

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Ruby (1977)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Drive In location pwmediadvd
What an ending! tracaroon
The music!! adriangr
See more »

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Carrie Scream Scream 2 The Echo Game Popcorn
IMDb User Rating:
 IMDb User Rating:
 IMDb User Rating:
 IMDb User Rating:
 IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Drama section IMDb USA section

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Edit page' button will take you through a step-by-step process.