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Martin (1976)

R 95 min  -  Drama | Horror | Thriller  -   7 July 1978 (USA)
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A young man, who believes himself to be a vampire, goes to live with his elderly and hostile cousin in a small Pennsylvania town where he tries to redeem his blood-craving urges.

Director:

George A. Romero
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Amplas John Amplas ...
Martin
Lincoln Maazel Lincoln Maazel ...
Cuda
Christine Forrest Christine Forrest ...
Christina
Elyane Nadeau Elyane Nadeau ...
Mrs. Santini
Tom Savini ...
Arthur
Sara Venable Sara Venable ...
Housewife Victim
Francine Middleton Francine Middleton ...
Train Victim (as Fran Middleton)
Roger Caine Roger Caine ...
Lewis (as Al Levitsky)
George A. Romero ...
Father Howard
James Roy James Roy ...
Deacon
J. Clifford Forrest Jr. J. Clifford Forrest Jr. ...
Father Zulemas
Robert Ogden Robert Ogden ...
Businessman
Donaldo Soviero Donaldo Soviero ...
Priest (segment "Flashback")
Donna Siegel Donna Siegel ...
Woman (as Donna Siegal)
Albert J. Schmaus Albert J. Schmaus ...
Family
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Storyline

George Romero does for vampires what he has already done to zombies - an intense and realistic treatment that follows the exploits of Martin, who claims to be 84 years old, and who certainly drinks human blood. The boy arrives in Pittsburg to stay with his uncle, who promises to save Martin's soul and destroy him once he is finished, but Martin's loneliness finds other means of release. Written by David Carroll <davidc@atom.ansto.gov.au>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Vampire | Razor Blade | Blood | 84 Year Old | Bludgeoned To Death  | See more »

Taglines:

A Vampire for Our Age of Disbelief See more »

Genres:

Drama | Horror | Thriller

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

George A. Romero's Martin See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$80,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Laurel Entertainment Inc. See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White  | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The films setting of Braddock, Pennsylvania is indeed a real city outside of Pittsburgh. Local neighborhoods served as filming locations for the film and many locals appear as extras. The cops used for the shootout scene were actual Braddock policemen. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: At the very beginning of the film on the train, Martin sneaks in and attacks a woman in her cabin. At first, she has a cold cream mask on. During the struggle, it suddenly disappears without a trace. See more »

Quotes

Martin Madahas: Things only seem to be magic. There is no real magic. There's no real magic ever.
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Connections

Referenced in Apocrypha (2011) See more »