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Eric (1975): Cast

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Eric is a 1975 drama directed by James Goldstone, starring John Savage as Eric Swensen, Mark Hamill and Claude Akins. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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Eric (1975) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
James Goldstone
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Eric About?

The premise of Eric without spoilers.

Faced with an incurable disease and impossible odds, Eric refuses to surrender. This heartfelt true drama chronicles his relentless fight for hope, love and life. The two‑hour television adaptation brings Doris Lund’s bestselling novel “Eric” to the screen.

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Cast & crew

Eric Cast & Characters

John Savage leads the cast as Eric Swensen, with Mark Hamill as Paul Swensen and Claude Akins as Stanley 'Stan' Swenson. Directed by James Goldstone; 6 actors are credited in all.

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More from James Goldstone

More films directed by James Goldstone, best-rated first: Winning, When Time Ran Out..., Earth Star Voyager and Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story.

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FAQ

Eric FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Eric, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Eric?

Eric runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Eric released?

Eric was released on November 10, 1975.

Who directed Eric?

Eric was directed by James Goldstone.

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Who is in the cast of Eric?

Eric stars John Savage as Eric Swensen, Mark Hamill as Paul Swensen and Claude Akins as Stanley 'Stan' Swenson, among 6 credited actors.

Does Eric have a post-credit scene?

No. Eric has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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