Bates Motel (1987)
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- TV-PG
- 1h 30min
- Comedy, Drama
- 05 Jul 1987 (USA)
- TV Movie
Alex West, who roomed with the late Norman Bates at the state lunatic asylum, inherits the infamous Bates Motel after Norman Bates dies, and tries to fix it up to make it a respectable business. But soon, strange events occur.
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| Bud Cort | ... |
Alex West
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| Lori Petty | ... |
Willie
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| Moses Gunn | ... |
Henry Watson
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| Gregg Henry | ... |
Tom Fuller
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| Khrystyne Haje | ... |
Sally
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| Jason Bateman | ... |
Tony Scotti
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| Kerrie Keane | ... |
Barbara Peters
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| Robert Picardo | ... |
Dr. Goodman
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| Lee de Broux | ... |
Sheriff
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Kurt Paul | ... |
Norman Bates
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Marla Frumkin | ... |
Dr. Phillip
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Rick Lieberman | ... |
Architect
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| Timothy Fall | ... |
Terry Miller
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Kelly Ames | ... |
Beth
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| Peter Dobson | ... |
Billy Parks
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| Paula Irvine | ... |
Rebecca
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| Scott St. James | ... |
Radio Reporter
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| Greg Finley | ... |
Attorney
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| Nat Bernstein | ... |
Salesman
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| George 'Buck' Flower | ... |
Vagrant
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| Carmen Filpi | ... |
Buddy
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David Wakefield | ... |
Macho Chicken
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| Gary Ballard | ... |
Pastor
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Andy Albin | ... |
Mr. Yokey
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Dolores Albin | ... |
Mrs. Fisher
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| Hardy Rawls | ... |
Charlie Waters
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| Peter Stelzer | ... |
Bank Customer
(as Peter A. Stelzer)
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George J. Woods | ... |
Minister
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Jack Diamond | ... |
Workman
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| John K. Shull | ... |
Gas Station Attendant
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George Skinta | ... |
Theater Marquee Man
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| Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez | ... |
Mexican Gardner
(as Pedro Gonzales-Gonzales)
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| Robert Axelrod | ... |
Sheepskin Salesman
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Chad Jonas | ... |
Promnighter
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| Craig Richard Nelson | ... |
Funeral Director (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Richard Rothstein | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Richard Rothstein | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Henry Kline | ... | co-producer |
| George Linder | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Richard Rothstein | ... | executive producer |
| Ken Topolsky | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| J. Peter Robinson | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Bill Butler | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Dann Cahn | ... | (edited by) |
| Richard Freeman | ... | (edited by) (as Richard A. Freeman) |
Casting By
| Debra Rubinstein | ... | (casting by) |
Production Design by
| Robb Wilson King | ||
Set Decoration by
| Martin Price | ... | (as Martin C. Price) |
Makeup Department
| Richard Blair | ... | make-up |
| Carol Meikle | ... | hairstylist |
Production Management
| Henry Kline | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| C. Tad Devlin | ... | first assistant director |
| Concetta Rinaldo-Williams | ... | second assistant director (as Concetta Rinaldo) |
Art Department
| Dean B. Katz | ... | set dresser |
| Lance Lombardo | ... | lead man |
| Peg McClellan | ... | illustrator |
Sound Department
| Ian MacGregor-Scott | ... | sound editor |
| Edwin J. Somers Jr. | ... | sound mixer |
Stunts
| Larry Holt | ... | stunt coordinator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jerry Herrin | ... | set costumer / special costumes |
| Donna Roberts | ... | costume supervisor |
Music Department
| Jerry Cohen | ... | music editor |
Additional Crew
| Robert Bloch | ... | inspired by: the novel "Psycho" by (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1987) (United States) (tv)
- CIC Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- NBC Universal Television Distribution (2011) (World-wide) (tv) (syndication)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2013) (United States) (DVD) (Universal Vault Series DVD-R)
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- Universal Title (titles and opticals)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
This film is based on, but not in sequence with, the Psycho films. After the death of Norman Bates, a man who befriended him in the institution inherits the motel. In keeping with Norman's wishes, he tries to fix up the place and make it a respectable motel.
Written by Jon Acello |
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| Taglines | Norman may be gone, but the motel lives on! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Despite popular belief, Anthony Perkins never boycotted the film. At a 1988 horror convention, Perkins stated that he had no involvement in the film and that he watched it when it originally aired. He called the film: "just terrible". See more » |
| Goofs | This production features the motel in a town called Fairville. The Bates motel was located just outside of Fairvale. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited from Psycho III (1986). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Where or When See more » |
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[last lines]
Alex West: Nobody ever said life was easy. Then nothing ever worth it ever is. But you know, I think with a little luck, we're gonna do okay here. I think Norman would have liked that. Oh, by the way, if you ever need a room, come on by. Can't say for sure what you'll find, but that is what makes the world go round. See more » |