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The Shout (1978)

R  86 min  -  Horror | Drama   -  June 1978 (UK)
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A traveller by the name of Crossley, forces himself upon a musician and his wife in a lonely part of Devon, and uses the aboriginal magic he has learned to displace his host.

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Jerzy Skolimowski

Writers:

Robert Graves (story), Michael Austin (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Alan Bates, Susannah York and John Hurt
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Alan Bates ...
Crossley
Susannah York ...
Rachel Fielding
John Hurt ...
Anthony Fielding
Robert Stephens Robert Stephens ...
Medical Man
Tim Curry ...
Robert Graves
Julian Hough Julian Hough ...
Vicar
Carol Drinkwater Carol Drinkwater ...
Wife
John Rees John Rees ...
Inspector
Jim Broadbent ...
Fielder in cowpat
Susan Wooldridge Susan Wooldridge ...
Harriet
Nick Stringer Nick Stringer ...
Cobbler
Colin Higgins Colin Higgins
Peter Benson Peter Benson
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Storyline

A traveller by the name of Crossley, forces himself upon a musician and his wife in a lonely part of Devon, and uses the aboriginal magic he has learned to displace his host. Written by David Gibson <djg6@ukc.ac.uk>  

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Plot Keywords:

Shout | Flashback | Supernatural Power | Psychic | Unexplainable Event  | See more »

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A film of intense perversity - the madness of the mind.

Genres:

Horror | Drama

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

El grito See more »

Filming Locations:

Devon, England, UK See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Recorded Picture Company (RPC), Rank Organisation, The, Jeremy Thomas Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The first cinema film of Jim Broadbent. See more »

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