Deranged (1974): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Deranged is a 1974 crime thriller directed by Alan Ormsby and Jeff Gillen, starring Pat Orr as Sally, Roberts Blossom and Cosette Lee. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes and earned $219 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Directors
- Alan Ormsby and Jeff Gillen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Karr International Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Deranged About?
The premise of Deranged without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After Sally Mae’s death, a Wisconsin man raised by a domineering mother who taught him women are evil mourns her loss. When his mother dies, he exhumes her and, learning taxidermy, begins robbing graves for body parts to reassemble her, eventually seeking fresher supplies. The story is loosely based on the real‑life crimes of Ed Gein.
Deranged Cast & Characters
Pat Orr leads the cast as Sally, with Roberts Blossom as Ezra Cobb and Cosette Lee as Ma Cobb. Directed by Alan Ormsby and Jeff Gillen; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Alan Ormsby
- Co-director Jeff Gillen
- Pat Orr as Sally
- Roberts Blossom as Ezra Cobb
- Cosette Lee as Ma Cobb
- Marian Waldman as Maureen Selby
Also Starring in Deranged
· 7 more- Micki Moore Mary
- Marcia Diamond Jenny Kootz
- Robert Warner Harlon Kootz
- Brian Smeagle Brad Kootz
- Robert McHeady Sheriff
- Leslie Carlson Tom Sims
- Arlene Gillen Miss Johnson
More from Alan Ormsby and Jeff Gillen
More films directed by Alan Ormsby and Jeff Gillen, best-rated first: Popcorn and The Great Masquerade.
Deranged Plot Summary
What happens in Deranged from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ezra Cobb is a middle-aged farmer who scratches out a quiet life on a rural Midwest farm, living with his elderly mother, Ma Cobb. Amanda’s fervent religiosity has shaped him since childhood, and she has drilled into him a stark hatred of women. She cautions him that he will be haunted by a particular woman after her death and tells him that there is one person he should contact: Maureen Selby, a woman she describes in unkind terms. In a chilling moment, Amanda proclaims that the “wages of sin” are > gonorrhea, syphilis, and death! The warning hangs over Ezra as Amanda’s illness drags on and finally ends, leaving him withdrawn and alone with his grim beliefs.
Full summary
The whole story of Deranged, scene by scene
Deranged Box Office
Deranged grossed $219 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$219
Deranged Trailers & Videos
8 videos: 4 trailers, 2 clips and 2 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer Deranged ≣ 1974 ≣ Trailer
- Trailer Deranged (1974) - TV Spot HD 1080p
- Trailer Vinegar Syndrome Promo Trailer
- Clip Deranged brain scenes never before seen by the public.
How Well Do You Know Deranged?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character of the film?
Cars in Deranged
7 cars on screen, including the 1949 Chevrolet 3100 and the 1966 Jeep Wagoneer.
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1949 Chevrolet 3100 Important role -
1966 Jeep Wagoneer Important role -
1968 Ford Bronco Minor role -
1965 Meteor Rideau Minor role
Deranged Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Deranged: Confessions of a Necrophile” and “Deranged - Geständnisse eines Nekrophilen”.
- Also known as
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- Deranged: Confessions of a Necrophile
- Deranged - Geständnisse eines Nekrophilen
- Deranged ...Geständnisse eines Nekrophilen
- Deranged - Geständnisse eines Necrophilen
- Besessen
- מופרע
- 癫狂：恋尸狂的忏悔
- Божевільний
- Deranged, la véritable histoire d'Ed Gein
- Confissões de um Necrófilo
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Deranged FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Deranged, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Deranged?
Deranged runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Deranged released?
Deranged was released on February 2, 1974.
Who directed Deranged?
Deranged was directed by Alan Ormsby and Jeff Gillen.
More films by Alan Ormsby Who is in the cast of Deranged?
Deranged stars Pat Orr as Sally, Roberts Blossom as Ezra Cobb and Cosette Lee as Ma Cobb, among 11 credited actors.
How much did Deranged make at the box office?
Deranged grossed $219 worldwide.
Does Deranged have a post-credit scene?
No. Deranged has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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