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Spectre (1977): Cast

Spectre (1977) movie poster

Spectre is a 1977 horror film directed by Clive Donner, starring John Hurt as Mitri Cyon, Gordon Jackson and Gig Young. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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Spectre (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Clive Donner
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Spectre About?

The premise of Spectre without spoilers.

A shadowy force escapes the abyss of eternal damnation to walk among the living, prompting an occult criminologist to investigate a wealthy businessman whose fascination with the black arts attracts a powerful demon and a sinister cult. The investigator must survive as hidden evil threatens humanity.

Spectre Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • supernatural power
  • succubus
  • rottweiler
  • reference to hellfire club
  • voice over narration by lead character
  • scissors
  • voodoo doll
  • housekeeper
  • fur coat
  • backlit in a sheer dress
  • brother sister relationship
  • man kisses a woman's hand
+38 more
  • woman smoking
  • upskirt
  • engine failure
  • brother and sister living together
  • hedonism
  • woman bound and gagged
  • female topless nudity
  • nipples visible through clothing
  • female chauffeur
  • rolls royce silver cloud
  • building on fire
  • discovering a dead body
  • pentacle
  • police inspector
  • abbey
  • paranormal phenomenon
  • sexy maid
  • breaking a glass case with one's elbow
  • bend down exposing cleavage
  • broken wine glass
  • pentagram
  • spinster
  • hanging from a balcony
  • waterbed
  • rational explanation for the seeming supernatural
  • seductive woman
  • man wears pajamas
  • woman with pigtails
  • woman wears black leather
  • stone circle
  • big ben
  • woman wears a beret
  • playing piano
  • brother slaps brother
  • secret entrance
  • flames
  • human skeleton
  • rock carving
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Cast & crew

Spectre Cast & Characters

John Hurt leads the cast as Mitri Cyon, with Gordon Jackson as Inspector Cabell and Gig Young as Dr. Ham Hamilton. Directed by Clive Donner; 14 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Spectre

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From the director

More from Clive Donner

More films directed by Clive Donner: Stealing Heaven, Babes in Toyland, Dead Man’s Folly and Arthur the King.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in Spectre

19 cars on screen, including the 1963 Rolls-Royce Phantom V and the 1969 Rover 2000 TC MkI P6.

All 19 cars
  • 1963 Rolls-Royce Phantom V in Spectre 1963 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Important role
  • 1969 Rover 2000 TC MkI P6 in Spectre 1969 Rover 2000 TC MkI P6 Important role
  • 1968 Austin FX4 in Spectre 1968 Austin FX4 Minor role
  • 1972 Buick Centurion in Spectre 1972 Buick Centurion Minor role
Details

Spectre Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Espectro” and “幽灵”.

Also known as
  • Espectro
  • 幽灵

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FAQ

Spectre FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Spectre?

Spectre runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Spectre released?

Spectre was released on May 21, 1977.

Who directed Spectre?

Spectre was directed by Clive Donner.

More films by Clive Donner

Who is in the cast of Spectre?

Spectre stars John Hurt as Mitri Cyon, Gordon Jackson as Inspector Cabell and Gig Young as Dr. Ham Hamilton, among 14 credited actors.

Does Spectre have a post-credit scene?

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

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