Deathmoon (1978): Cast
Deathmoon is a 1978 mystery horror film directed by Bruce Kessler, starring Branscombe Richmond as Vince Tatupu, Charles Haid and Robert Foxworth. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Bruce Kessler
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Roger Gimbel Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Deathmoon About?
The premise of Deathmoon without spoilers.
An overworked executive escapes to a Hawaiian getaway, where he begins a passionate affair with an attractive businesswoman he meets on the islands. However, the couple’s blossoming romance is jeopardized when a mysterious native curse tied to his family lineage awakens, wielding supernatural forces that threaten to tear them apart.
Deathmoon Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- psychotronic film
- vacation gone wrong
- vacation
- werewolf
- hawaii
- monster
- curse
- occult
- murder
- transformation
- moon
Deathmoon Cast & Characters
Branscombe Richmond leads the cast as Vince Tatupu, with Charles Haid as Earl Wheelie and Robert Foxworth as Jason Palmer. Directed by Bruce Kessler; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bruce Kessler
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Branscombe Richmond as Vince Tatupu -
Charles Haid as Earl Wheelie -
Robert Foxworth as Jason Palmer - Joe Penny as Rick Bladen
Also Starring in Deathmoon
· 17 more- Dolph Sweet Lt. Russ Cort
- France Nuyen Tapulua
- Mitch Mitchell Ryan Jennings
- Joan Freeman Mrs. Jennings
- Donna White Dora
- Debralee Scott Sherry Weston
- Lydia Lei Julie Chin
- Barbara Trentham Diane May
- Christopher Bailey Walt (uncredited)
- Carole Kai Tami Waimea
- Albert Harris Dr. Restin
- Don Pomes Dr. Eckworth
- Terry Takada Judy
- Carol Avery Kay
- Robert Witthans Harry Phillips
- Robert I. Preston Marsh (uncredited)
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- Vicenciom Alan Jenner (uncredited)
More from Bruce Kessler
More films directed by Bruce Kessler: The Master Ninja 5, Cruise Into Terror, Simon, King of the Witches and The Gay Deceivers.
Cars in Deathmoon
6 cars on screen, including the 1970 Ford Bronco and the 1974 Volkswagen Thing Typ 181.
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1970 Ford Bronco Important role -
1974 Volkswagen Thing Typ 181 Important role -
Cushman Truckster Minor role -
1975 AMC Pacer Background role
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Deathmoon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Deathmoon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Deathmoon?
Deathmoon runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Deathmoon released?
Deathmoon was released on May 31, 1978.
Who directed Deathmoon?
Deathmoon was directed by Bruce Kessler.
More films by Bruce Kessler Who is in the cast of Deathmoon?
Deathmoon stars Branscombe Richmond as Vince Tatupu, Charles Haid as Earl Wheelie and Robert Foxworth as Jason Palmer, among 21 credited actors.
Does Deathmoon have a post-credit scene?
No. Deathmoon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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