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Venom (1981)

R 93 min  -  Horror | Thriller  -   29 January 1982 (USA)
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International terrorists attempt to kidnap a wealthy couples child. Their plan comes unstuck when, a deadly Black Mamba sent by mistake instead of a harmless snake... See full summary »

Writers:

Robert Carrington (screenplay), Alan Scholefield (novel)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Klaus Kinski ...
Jacques Müller
Oliver Reed ...
Dave Averconnelly
Nicol Williamson ...
Cmdr. William Bulloch
Sarah Miles ...
Dr. Marion Stowe
Sterling Hayden ...
Howard Anderson
Cornelia Sharpe ...
Ruth Hopkins
Lance Holcomb Lance Holcomb ...
Philip Hopkins
Susan George ...
Louise Andrews
Mike Gwilym Mike Gwilym ...
Det. Constable Dan Spencer
Paul Williamson Paul Williamson ...
Det. Sgt. Glazer
Michael Gough ...
David Ball
Hugh Lloyd Hugh Lloyd ...
Taxi Driver
Rita Webb Rita Webb ...
Mrs. Loewenthal
Edward Hardwicke ...
Lord Dunning
John Forbes-Robertson John Forbes-Robertson ...
Sgt. Nash
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Storyline

International terrorists attempt to kidnap a wealthy couples child. Their plan comes unstuck when, a deadly Black Mamba sent by mistake instead of a harmless snake, escapes,and the terrorists and several hostages are trapped in the boy's London home. A tense evening is had by all as the snake creeps around the house picking off the various characters one by one. Written by R Lindsay  

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Plot Keywords:

Snake | Hostage | Mamba | Kidnapper | Toxicologist  | See more »

Taglines:

Kidnappers terrify... black mamba's kill! See more »

Genres:

Horror | Thriller

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Veneno See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$1,833,908 (USA) (31 January 1982) (900 Screens)

Gross:

$5,229,643 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Black and White  | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

In the DVD commentary director Piers Haggard states that stars Oliver Reed and Klaus Kinski hated each other during production. Reed would constantly provoke Kinski until he would lose his temper. See more »

Goofs

Miscellaneous: When Dr stowe is told to get up by Kinski, she anticipates the terrorist's action by grabbing the scarf before Kinsi wraps her hand in it. See more »

Crazy Credits

The Producers wish to extend their thanks to David Ball, overseer of
reptiles at London Zoo, without whose skill and courage in the handling of
the deadly Black Mamba, this film could not have been made. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape (2010) See more »