The Possession of Joel Delaney (1972)
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- R
- 1h 45min
- Drama, Horror
- 24 May 1972 (USA)
- Movie
An upper-class Manhattan divorcee comes to believe that her brother is possessed by the spirit of a serial killer who beheaded young women in Spanish Harlem.
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Award:
- 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Shirley MacLaine | ... |
Norah Benson
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| Perry King | ... |
Joel Delaney
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| David Elliott | ... |
Peter Benson
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Lisa Kohane | ... |
Carrie Benson
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Lovelady Powell | ... |
Erika
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| Barbara Trentham | ... |
Sherry
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| Miriam Colon | ... |
Veronica
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Edmundo Rivera Álvarez | ... |
Don Pedro
(as Edmundo Rivera Alvarez)
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Teodorina Bello | ... |
Mrs. Perez
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| Robert Burr | ... |
Ted Benson
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Ernesto Gonzalez | ... |
Young Man at Seance
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| Peter Turgeon | ... |
Detective Brady
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William Hawley |
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Aukie Herger | ... |
Mr. Perez
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| Earle Hyman | ... |
Charles
(as Earl Hyman)
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Marita Lindholm | ... |
Marta Benson
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Paulita Iglesias | ... |
Brujo at Seance
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Stan Watt | ... |
James
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| Michael Hordern | ... |
Justin
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| Pat Ast | ... |
Mental Hospital Patient (uncredited)
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Todd Crespi | ... |
Unnamed Boy (uncredited)
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José Fernández | ... |
Tonio Pérez (uncredited)
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Jason Holt | ... |
(uncredited)
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Renee Semes | ... |
(uncredited)
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Directed by
| Waris Hussein | ||
Written by
| Matt Robinson | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Irene Kamp | ... | (screenplay) (as Grimes Grice) |
| Ramona Stewart | ... | (novel) |
Produced by
| Martin Poll | ... | producer |
Music by
| Joe Raposo | ||
Cinematography by
| Arthur J. Ornitz | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| John Victor Smith | ||
Editorial Department
| Peter Boyle | ... | first assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Lyman Hallowell | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Jessica Levy | ||
Production Design by
| Peter Murton | ||
Art Direction by
| Philip Rosenberg | ||
Set Decoration by
| Edward Stewart | ||
Costume Design by
| Frank L. Thompson | ... | (as Frank Thompson) |
Makeup Department
| Saul Meth | ... | makeup artist |
| Lee Trent | ... | hair stylist |
| Ian Forest | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| George Justin | ... | in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Michael Haley | ... | assistant director (as Mike Haley) |
| Alex Hapsas | ... | assistant director |
| Alan Hopkins | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Dino Di Campo | ... | dubbing editor |
| Richard Gramaglia | ... | sound (as Dick Gramaglia) |
| Gerry Humphreys | ... | sound mixer |
| Robin O'Donoghue | ... | assistant sound mixer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Lou Barlia | ... | camera operator |
| Charles Kolb | ... | grip |
| Willie Meyerhoff | ... | gaffer (as William Meyerhoff) |
Casting Department
| Vic Ramos | ... | extra casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Marilyn Putnam | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Joe Raposo | ... | music director |
Script and Continuity Department
| Roberta Hodes | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Frances Wolf Newman | ... | production coordinator (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1972) (United States) (theatrical)
- Scotia-Barber (1972) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- British Empire Films Australia (1973) (Australia) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1981) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Precision Video (1982) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (Betamax)
- Channel 5 Video (1986) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Home Video Center (1988) (Greece) (VHS)
- VTI Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Belgische Radio en Televisie (BRT) (1990) (Belgium) (tv) (BRT1) (Dutch speaking region)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- Network DVD (2007) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Legend Films (2008) (United States) (DVD)
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Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Norah Benson (Shirley MacLaine), an affluent socialite living in Manhattan's Upper East Side, seems to be living the perfect life as a divorced mother of two. After her mother's suicide, she becomes a mother figure to her younger brother, Joel Delaney (Perry King). However, Joel begins to begin to act strangely. He tries to attack a man and is taken to a mental asylum. He loses his free-spirited kindness in exchange for a turbulent personality. After the twin shields of her affluence and naiveté have been broken down, Norah seeks the help of a spiritualist to attempt to exorcise the spirit of a murderer they believe to be possessing Joel. But Joel turns on Norah and threatens her life and those of her children. Written by R.M. Sieger |
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| Taglines | If you believe, no explanation is necessary. If you don't believe, no explanation is possible. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,300,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Shirley MacLaine turned down the lead female role in The Exorcist (1973) in order to make this movie. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Cinemacabre TV Trailers (1993). See more » |