Death Scream (1975): Cast
Death Scream is a 1975 crime drama directed by Richard T. Heffron, starring Cloris Leachman as Mrs. Singleton, Sally Kirkland and Helen Hunt. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Richard T. Heffron
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Robert Stigwood Organization
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Death Scream About?
The premise of Death Scream without spoilers.
When a woman is brutally murdered on a quiet street, her desperate pleas fall on deaf ears. Inspired by the real‑life Kitty Genovese case, the film shows fifteen nearby residents who watch the attack, refuse to intervene, and later withhold testimony from the police, highlighting collective indifference and moral cowardice.
Death Scream Cast & Characters
Cloris Leachman leads the cast as Mrs. Singleton, with Sally Kirkland as Mary and Helen Hunt as Teila Rodriguez. Directed by Richard T. Heffron; 45 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard T. Heffron
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Cloris Leachman as Mrs. Singleton -
Sally Kirkland as Mary -
Helen Hunt as Teila Rodriguez -
John P. Ryan as Detective Dave Lambert
Also Starring in Death Scream
· 41 more- Diahann Carroll Betty May
- Ed Asner Peter Singleton
- William Bryant Harry Whitmore
- Art Carney Mr. Jacobs
- Bert Freed Det. Ross
- Tina Menard Mrs. Martinez
- Gail Bonney Landlady
- Raúl Juliá Detective Nick Rodriguez
- Kate Jackson Carol
- Tina Louise Hilda Murray
- Bill Quinn Man with Cigar
- Robert Ito Hospital Intern
- Belinda Balaski Jenny Storm
- Allyn Ann McLerie Alice Whitmore
- Eric Braeden Kosinsky
- Todd Susman Jimmy Crescent
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- Tony Dow Joey
- James Jeter Bus Driver
- Les Lannom Mr. Daniels
- Robert Cleaves Clerk
- Lucie Arnaz Judy
- Don Pedro Colley Det. Hughes
- Dimitra Arliss Mrs. Kosinsky
- Joe E. Tata Det. Linsky
- Morris Buchanan Sanitation Man
- Nancy Walker Mrs. Jacobs
- George Loros Sgt. Lloyd
- Thelma Houston Lady Wing Ding
- Joan Goodfellow Mrs. Daniels
- Alan Paige Technician
- Phillip Clark Detective Johnny Bellon
- Rick Traeger Mr. Deutch
- Sam Lewis Sanitation Man
- Tony Mancini Worker
- Keith Wheeler Black Man
- Carolyn Ames Receptionist
- Paul Reid Roman Patrolman Alpert
- Frank Ventgen First Patrolman
- Ava Readdy Girl
- Alma Collins Black Girl
- Jose Senteno Frank Martinez
Cars in Death Scream
12 cars on screen, including the 1973 Ford LTD Country Squire and the 1975 Ford Torino.
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1973 Ford LTD Country Squire Important role -
1975 Ford Torino Important role -
American Body Company Step Van Minor role -
1966 Ford Mustang Minor role
Death Scream Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Homicide” and “Street Kill”.
- Also known as
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- Homicide
- Street Kill
- Streetkill
- Todesschreie
- Um Grito de Morte
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Death Scream FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Death Scream, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Death Scream?
Death Scream runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Death Scream released?
Death Scream was released on September 26, 1975.
Who directed Death Scream?
Death Scream was directed by Richard T. Heffron.
More films by Richard T. Heffron Who is in the cast of Death Scream?
Death Scream stars Cloris Leachman as Mrs. Singleton, Sally Kirkland as Mary and Helen Hunt as Teila Rodriguez, among 45 credited actors.
Does Death Scream have a post-credit scene?
No. Death Scream has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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