Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990)
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- R
- 1h 25min
- Horror, Thriller
- 12 Jan 1990 (USA)
- Movie
A California couple and a survivalist encounter Leatherface and his family.
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Award:
- 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Kate Hodge | ... |
Michelle
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| Ken Foree | ... |
Benny
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| R.A. Mihailoff | ... |
Leatherface
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| William Butler | ... |
Ryan
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| Viggo Mortensen | ... |
Tex
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| Joe Unger | ... |
Tinker
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| Tom Everett | ... |
Alfredo
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| Miriam Byrd-Nethery | ... |
Mama
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| Jennifer Banko | ... |
Little Girl
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David Cloud | ... |
Scott
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Beth DePatie | ... |
Gina
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| Toni Hudson | ... |
Sara
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| Michael Shamus Wiles | ... |
Checkpoint Officer
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| Ron Brooks | ... |
T.V. Newsman
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| Duane Whitaker | ... |
Kim
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| Caroline Williams | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jeff Burr | ||
Written by
| Kim Henkel | ... | (characters) and |
| Tobe Hooper | ... | (characters) |
| David J. Schow | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Michael De Luca | ... | executive producer |
| Robert Engelman | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jim Manzie | ||
| Pat Regan | ... | (as Patrick Regan) |
Cinematography by
| James L. Carter | ||
Editing by
| Brent A. Schoenfeld | ||
Editorial Department
| Mato | ... | color timer |
| Pamela Winn-Barnett | ... | assistant editor (as Pamela Winn) |
Casting By
| Annette Benson | ||
Production Design by
| Mick Strawn | ||
Art Direction by
| Ella St. John Blakey | ||
Set Decoration by
| Rebecca Carriaga | ||
Costume Design by
| Joan Hunter | ||
Makeup Department
| David P. Barton | ... | assistant makeup artist: K.N.B. Effects Group (as Dave Barton) |
| Howard Berger | ... | makeup supervisor: KNB EFX Group |
| Barrie Buckner | ... | hair stylist |
| Laura Gorman | ... | hair stylist |
| Bryan Holt | ... | key makeup artist: K.N.B. Effects Group |
| Robert Kurtzman | ... | makeup supervisor: KNB Effects Group |
| Mark Maitre | ... | key makeup artist: K.N.B. Effects Group |
| Greg Nicotero | ... | makeup supervisor: K.N.B. Effects Group |
| Scott Oshita | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Suzanne Parker Sanders | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Joe Fineman | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Deborah Moore | ... | executive in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Benita Allen | ... | first assistant director |
| Skot Bright | ... | second assistant director |
| Frank Kostenko Jr. | ... | additional second assistant director |
| Tony Schwartz | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Adam Arnce | ... | props |
| Marc Baird | ... | storyboard artist |
| Paul Byers | ... | property master |
| Lynn A. Johanson | ... | scenic foreman |
| Bradford Johnson | ... | art department coordinator |
| Jim Landis | ... | assistant property master |
| Chris Santini | ... | carpenter |
| Steve Seine | ... | leadman (as Steven Seine) |
Sound Department
| Robert Janiger | ... | sound mixer |
| Zsófi Mata | ... | dubbing |
| George W. Scott | ... | boom operator |
| Joel Valentine | ... | sound effects |
Special Effects by
| Charles Belardinelli | ... | key effects technician |
| Thomas L. Bellissimo | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Lou Carlucci | ... | pyrotechnician |
| Dean W. Miller | ... | mechanical effects designer |
| Tod Ryan | ... | bone construction |
| Joe Viskocil | ... | pyrotechnician |
Visual Effects by
| Dana Inspenza | ... | effects intern |
Stunts
| Thomas L. Bellissimo | ... | stunts |
| Bob Bragg | ... | stunts (as Bobby Bragg) |
| Jake Crawford | ... | additional stunt coordinator / stunts |
| Kane Hodder | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Barbara Anne Klein | ... | stunts (as Barbara Klein) / stunts |
| Eric Mansker | ... | stunts |
| Pat Romano | ... | stunt rigger / stunts |
| Paul E. Short | ... | stunts |
| Jennifer Watson-Johnston | ... | stunts (as Jennifer Watson) |
| Merritt Yohnka | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Art Adams | ... | second assistant camera |
| Ernie Adams | ... | key grip |
| John Beran | ... | electrician |
| Brian Berlin | ... | electrician |
| James L. Carter | ... | camera operator |
| Paul Cotter | ... | electrician |
| Jake Crawford | ... | electrician |
| Dan Donley | ... | electrician |
| Dermott Downs | ... | electrician |
| Paul A. Edwards | ... | additional camera operator (as Paul Edwards) |
| Scott C. Johnston | ... | dolly grip |
| Dwayne Lyon | ... | electrician |
| Ramon Moraga | ... | electrician |
| Steve Owen | ... | best boy electric |
| Krishna Rao | ... | additional camera operator |
| Pat Swovelin | ... | first assistant camera / key first assistant camera |
Location Management
| Mark Zetler | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Chuck Ferry | ... | music co-arranger |
| David J. Holman | ... | music recording & mixing |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jesse Long | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Kirk Bloom | ... | production coordinator |
| Robert Meyer Burnett | ... | production assistant |
| Kimberlee Cady | ... | assistant accountant |
| Jake Crawford | ... | additional photography stunt coordinator |
| Kim Henkel | ... | creative consultant |
| Cindy Lovelady | ... | production accountant (as Cindy Hornickel) / production accountant |
| Kimberlee Lucas | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Ernie Malik | ... | unit publicist |
| Mike Romo | ... | production assistant |
| Gail Rodono | ... | post-production accountant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- New Line Cinema (1990) (United States) (theatrical)
- Hoyts Fox Columbia TriStar Films (1990) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Alliance Releasing Home Video (1990) (Canada) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- Gaga (1991) (Japan) (theatrical) (as GAGA Communications)
- Leader Films (1991) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Sidéral Films (1991) (France) (theatrical)
- Sociedade Importadora de Filmes (SIF) (1991) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- First Release Home Entertainment (1991) (Netherlands) (VHS) (rental)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video (1991) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1991) (Australia) (VHS)
- Filmkompaniet Sverige (1992) (Sweden) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (1992) (Belgium) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Video (1992) (Japan) (VHS)
- VideoVisa (1992) (Mexico) (VHS)
- Alliance Communications Corporation (Canada) (theatrical)
- Succéfilm AB (Sweden) (theatrical)
- A.B. Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS) (as AB Vídeo)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2005) (Canada) (DVD)
- CP Digital (2012) (Russia) (DVD) (as Warner Home Video)
- Entertainment in Video (2004) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Image Entertainment (1996) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- LK-TEL Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Metropolitan Film & Video (2004) (France) (DVD)
- New Line Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- New Line Home Video (1997) (United States) (VHS)
- Obras-Primas do Cinema (2020) (Brazil) (DVD)
- PlayArte Home Vídeo (2007) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Turner Home Entertainment (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Archive Collection (2018) (United States) (Blu-ray) (unrated)
Special Effects
- KNB EFX Group (special makeup effects)
Other Companies
- Perseverance Records (soundtrack album) (promo)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A couple encounters a perverted gas station attendant who threatens them with a shotgun. They take a deserted path in Texas to seek help, but only meet up with a cannibalistic clan interested in helping themselves to fresh meat.
Written by Mark J. Popp |
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| Taglines | Some tales are told, then soon forgotten. But a legend... is forever. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $2,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $3,296,000, 14 Jan 1990 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Caroline Williams reprises her role as Stretch from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) in a cameo as a news reporter. Director Jeff Burr said he imagined Stretch becoming a reporter following the trauma she experienced in the second movie in an attempt to hunt down Leatherface. See more » |
| Goofs | The painkillers Benny gives Michelle and Ryan take effect almost instantly and then wear off in about five minutes. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Many Lives of Jason Voorhees (2002). See more » |
| Soundtracks | When Worlds Collide See more » |
| Quotes |
Tex:
Come on sweetheart. Let's see what you got. Benny: What the fuck is wrong with you people? Why don't you leave us alone? Tex: We're hungry. Benny: You never heard of pizza? [swings at Tex and misses] Tex: I like liver... [punches Benny] Tex: and onions... [strangles Benny] Tex: and pain! And pain! And pain! See more » |