Prophecy (1979): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Prophecy is a 1979 sci-fi thriller directed by John Frankenheimer, starring Richard Dysart, Talia Shire and Armand Assante. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $18.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 41 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Prophecy About?
The premise of Prophecy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While mediating a conflict between loggers and Native Americans, a couple discovers a disturbing secret hidden within the wilderness. Strange mutations plague the local wildlife, and they soon find themselves facing a terrifying, genetically altered force. As they investigate, their mission escalates into a desperate fight for survival against a powerful entity determined to defend its domain and the dark truth it conceals.
Prophecy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- radio tower
- wet t shirt
- bear
- chainsaw
- sleeping bag
- pollution
- ecology
- psychotronic film
- mutation
- grindhouse film
- natural horror
- fish
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- pregnancy
- pregnant woman
- eating fish
- catching a fish
- fishing
- salmon
- tadpole
- american indian
- mutant bear
- giant bear
- mercury
- wood
- log
- wood pulp
- self sacrifice
- tunnel
- dog
- hunting dog
- rescue
- tree
- chain
- cello
- cello player
- orchestra
- distracted
- distracted at work
- black baby
- baby
- bitten by a rat
- ghetto
- slum
- fire
- amazement
- feeling of horror
- killing
- killed by an animal
- graffiti
- doctor
Prophecy Cast
Richard Dysart leads the cast, with Talia Shire and Armand Assante. Directed by John Frankenheimer; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Frankenheimer
Also Starring in Prophecy
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Critics gave Prophecy 41 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 41 Metascore
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TMDB 54% User score
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Prophecy Plot Summary
What happens in Prophecy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tracking the perilous journey of two lumberjacks lost in the wilderness, a desperate rescue team finds themselves on the edge of a cliff, nearly following their trusty hound over the precipice. In a harrowing twist of fate, two men take the plunge to retrieve the fallen dog but meet an untimely demise. Soon afterwards, the third team member hears chilling screams wafting through the still night air. As he descends to investigate, he discovers the horrific scene of his teammates lifeless, only to become a victim himself of an unknown malevolent creature lurking in the dark.
Full summary
The whole story of Prophecy, scene by scene
Prophecy Box Office
Prophecy grossed $18.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$18.4M
- US & Canada
- $18.4M
Prophecy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Prophecy.
How Well Do You Know Prophecy?
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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What creature terrorizes the characters in the movie?
Cars in Prophecy
16 cars on screen, including the Dodge M-37 and the 1974 Jeep Wagoneer.
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1974 Jeep Wagoneer Important role -
1975 Ford Granada Minor role -
GM G-Series Minor role
Prophecy Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Prophecy: The Monster Movie” and “プロフェシー／恐怖の予言”.
- Also known as
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- Prophecy: The Monster Movie
- プロフェシー／恐怖の予言
- 怪兆
- Die Prophezeiung
- Profezia
- Prophecy : Le Monstre
- Profecía maldita
- A Profecia
- Semente do Diabo
- 프라퍼시
- La profecía
- Пророчество
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- 预言
- Jövendölés
- Forureningsuhyret
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Movies Like Prophecy
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Prophecy, The Prophecy: Uprising and The Prophecy: Forsaken.
Prophecy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Prophecy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Prophecy?
Prophecy runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Prophecy released?
Prophecy was released on June 15, 1979.
Who directed Prophecy?
Prophecy was directed by John Frankenheimer.
More films by John Frankenheimer Who is in the cast of Prophecy?
Prophecy stars Richard Dysart, Talia Shire and Armand Assante, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Prophecy make at the box office?
Prophecy grossed $18.4 million worldwide.
How is Prophecy rated?
Prophecy has 41 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Does Prophecy have a post-credit scene?
No. Prophecy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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