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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Roy Thinnes | ... | David Norliss | |
| Don Porter | ... | Sanford T. Evans | |
| Angie Dickinson | ... | Ellen Sterns Cort | |
| Claude Akins | ... | Sheriff Tom Hartley | |
| Michele Carey | ... | Marsha Sterns | |
| Vonetta McGee | ... | Mme. Jeckiel | |
| Hurd Hatfield | ... | Charles Langdon | |
| Bryan O'Byrne | ... | Mr. Dobkins | |
| Robert Mandan | ... | George Rosen | |
| Ed Gilbert | ... | Sid Phelps (as Edmund Gilbert) | |
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Jane Dulo | ... | Sarah Dobkins |
| Stanley Adams | ... | Truck Driver | |
| Bob Schott | ... | Sargoth | |
| George DiCenzo | ... | Man in Langdon Gallery | |
| Patrick Wright | ... | Larry Mather | |
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A newspaper publisher listens to the personal tapes of investigative reporter David Norliss, who has disappeared during an investigation. The tapes tell the story of that investigation, involving a recent widow whose late husband has been seen working in his private studio. As Norliss and the widow investigate, they unravel a plot involving Voodoo and the walking dead. Written by balkaster
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reference to the egyptian god osiris | summoning a demon | murder of a woman | murder | murder of sister |Genres:
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Country:
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21 February 1973 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
L'anello del mistero See more »Filming Locations:
Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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Mono (Westrex Recording System)Color:
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1.33 : 1
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This movie was intended as a pilot for a TV series of the same name. It was not picked up by NBC. See more »Goofs
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David Norliss: The morning I drove down from San Francisco, the weather was foul. A curtain of cold rain fell from a gun metal grey sky. I'd set up a meeting with Sheriff Hartley in Carmel to discuss the Ellen Court situation. I didn't expect much cooperation from him but it was worth a try. A way to begin. When I pulled up in front of Hartley's office, the sky had begun to clear and the sun was breaking through. I hoped it was a good omen.See more »
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This was one of the best made-for-tv-movies of the 70's. Why it wasn't continued into a series or trilogy is a mystery, as the ending left you dangling! Superb acting made this a true thriller. If anyone knows where a copy of this movie can be obtained, please post on this comment board. It is never shown on television, which is a shame indeed! Such a waste of some wonderful entertainment!