The Death of Ocean View Park (1979): Cast
The Death of Ocean View Park is a 1979 action thriller directed by E.W. Swackhamer, starring Martin Landau as Tom Flood, Mare Winningham and Mel Stewart. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- E.W. Swackhamer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Playboy Enterprises
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Death of Ocean View Park About?
The premise of The Death of Ocean View Park without spoilers.
During a Fourth of July celebration, a group of revelers become trapped in an amusement park as a violent hurricane rips through it. The film was shot at the real Ocean View Park in Norfolk, Virginia—originally slated for city‑ordered demolition—but the structure was actually demolished and set ablaze during production.
The Death of Ocean View Park Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- hurricane
- disaster film
- side show
- premonition
- rollercoaster
- sandcastle
- beauty contest
- rescue
- big wheel
- amusement park
- disaster
- bomb
The Death of Ocean View Park Cast & Characters
Martin Landau leads the cast as Tom Flood, with Mare Winningham as Jenny Flowers and Mel Stewart as Herman Reece. Directed by E.W. Swackhamer; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director E.W. Swackhamer
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Martin Landau as Tom Flood -
Mare Winningham as Jenny Flowers -
Mel Stewart as Herman Reece - Mike Connors as Sam Jackson
Also Starring in The Death of Ocean View Park
· 16 more- Perry Lang Billy Robbins
- James Stephens Phil Brady
- Caroline McWilliams Paula Williams
- Diana Canova Sheila Brady
- Richard Rhodes Parapsychology Researcher
- Aarika Wells Samantha
- Jeana Keough
- Tim Donnelly
- Richard DeAngelis
- Gerald F. Gough
- Annie Oringer
- G.F. Rowe
- Janina Mathews Jessica Jackson
- Lisa Stafford Terry
- Linda Brooks
- Kathryn King
More from E.W. Swackhamer
More films directed by E.W. Swackhamer: MacShayne: Winner Takes All, Lookwell, Terror at London Bridge and Terror at London Bridge.
Cars in The Death of Ocean View Park
8 cars on screen, including the 1974 Ford Mustang II and the 1965 Volkswagen Sedan Typ 1.
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1974 Ford Mustang II Important role -
1965 Volkswagen Sedan Typ 1 Important role -
American LaFrance unknown Minor role -
Blue Bird City-Bird Minor role
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The Death of Ocean View Park FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Death of Ocean View Park, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Death of Ocean View Park?
The Death of Ocean View Park runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Death of Ocean View Park released?
The Death of Ocean View Park was released on October 19, 1979.
Who directed The Death of Ocean View Park?
The Death of Ocean View Park was directed by E.W. Swackhamer.
More films by E.W. Swackhamer Who is in the cast of The Death of Ocean View Park?
The Death of Ocean View Park stars Martin Landau as Tom Flood, Mare Winningham as Jenny Flowers and Mel Stewart as Herman Reece, among 20 credited actors.
Does The Death of Ocean View Park have a post-credit scene?
No. The Death of Ocean View Park has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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