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Drama thriller

The Other Side of Hell (1978): Cast

The Other Side of Hell (1978) movie poster

The Other Side of Hell is a 1978 drama thriller directed by Ján Kadár, starring Richard Riehle as Tattooed Man, Alan Arkin and Roger E. Mosley. It runs 2 hours 29 minutes.

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The Other Side of Hell (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 29m (149 min)
Director
Ján Kadár
Genres
Thriller , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Other Side of Hell About?

The premise of The Other Side of Hell without spoilers.

A disturbed yet highly intelligent man is sentenced to a criminally insane hospital, ostensibly to serve his time and undergo rehabilitation. Upon arrival, he discovers the institution is a sealed, self‑contained world where brutality and violence are routine, forcing him to navigate a relentless, hostile environment.

The Other Side of Hell Themes & Keywords

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  • psychiatric hospital
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Cast & crew

The Other Side of Hell Cast & Characters

Richard Riehle leads the cast as Tattooed Man, with Alan Arkin as Frank Dole and Roger E. Mosley as Jim Baker. Directed by Ján Kadár; 36 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ján Kadár

More films directed by Ján Kadár: Freedom Road, The Blue Hotel, Lies My Father Told Me and Adrift.

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Cars

Cars in The Other Side of Hell

1 car on screen: the 1964 Chevrolet Impala.

  • 1964 Chevrolet Impala in The Other Side of Hell 1964 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
Details

The Other Side of Hell Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Do Outro Lado do Inferno” and “Die andere Seite der Hölle”.

Also known as
  • Do Outro Lado do Inferno
  • Die andere Seite der Hölle

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The Other Side of Hell FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Other Side of Hell, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Other Side of Hell?

The Other Side of Hell runs 2 hours 29 minutes (149 minutes).

When was The Other Side of Hell released?

The Other Side of Hell was released on January 17, 1978.

Who directed The Other Side of Hell?

The Other Side of Hell was directed by Ján Kadár.

More films by Ján Kadár

Who is in the cast of The Other Side of Hell?

The Other Side of Hell stars Richard Riehle as Tattooed Man, Alan Arkin as Frank Dole and Roger E. Mosley as Jim Baker, among 36 credited actors.

Does The Other Side of Hell have a post-credit scene?

No. The Other Side of Hell has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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