The Reincarnation of Peter Proud (1975): Cast & Plot
The Reincarnation of Peter Proud is a 1975 mystery horror film directed by J. Lee Thompson, starring Michael Sarrazin as Peter Proud, Terry Green and Paul Hecht. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Bing Crosby Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Reincarnation of Peter Proud About?
The premise of The Reincarnation of Peter Proud without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Imagine possessing the memories of a past life—where you lived, whom you loved, and how you died. College professor Peter Proud begins to suffer vivid flashbacks of another existence, compelling him toward an unfamiliar yet strangely familiar town. There he meets the woman who was his wife in past life, forcing him to face the mystery of his rebirth.
The Reincarnation of Peter Proud Cast & Characters
Michael Sarrazin leads the cast as Peter Proud, with Terry Green as College Student and Paul Hecht as Dr. Samuel Goodman. Directed by J. Lee Thompson; 28 actors are credited in all.
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Director J. Lee Thompson
- Michael Sarrazin as Peter Proud
- Terry Green as College Student
- Paul Hecht as Dr. Samuel Goodman
- Cornelia Sharpe as Nora Hayes
Also Starring in The Reincarnation of Peter Proud
· 24 more- Margot Kidder Marcia Curtis
- Jennifer O'Neill Ann Curtis
- Anne Ives Ellen Curtis
- Tony Stephano Jeff Curtis
- Steve Franken Dr. Charles Crennis
- Norman Burton Dr. Frederick Spear
- Marjorie Eaton Astrology Lady (as Marjorie Morley Eaton)
- Fred Stuthman Pop Johnson
- Addison Powell Reeves
- Sam Laws Satan's Disciple
- Albert Henderson Police Sergeant
- Debralee Scott Suzy
- Mary Margaret Amato Nurse
- Douglas Rutherford Club Steward
- Lester Fletcher Car Salesman
- Phillip Clark Number Five
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- Jon Richards Newspaper Custodian
- Paul Nevens Room Clerk
- Connie Garrison Ellie
- Gene Boland Charlie
- Shelley St. Clair Bookstore Clerk
- Breanna Benjamin Miss Hagerson
- Jacqueline Manning Lab Assistant
- Henry Cosimini Square Dance Caller
More from J. Lee Thompson
More films directed by J. Lee Thompson, best-rated first: Cape Fear, The Guns of Navarone, Death Wish 4: The Crackdown and Conquest of the Planet of the Apes.
The Reincarnation of Peter Proud Plot Summary
What happens in The Reincarnation of Peter Proud from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
peter proud, a college professor in Los Angeles, begins having recurring dreams he cannot explain. In one nightmare, a woman murders a young man while he swims naked in a lake near a hotel; as he drowns, the cry escapes him, > Marcia, don’t!. The killer strikes with an oar, and the scene lingers in his mind as a disquieting blur of violence. In subsequent dreams, he sees brief vignettes from the man’s life, including romances with two different women, and flashes of unfamiliar houses and landmarks that feel more like memories than imagination.
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The whole story of The Reincarnation of Peter Proud, scene by scene
The Reincarnation of Peter Proud Trailers & Videos
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Cars in The Reincarnation of Peter Proud
106 cars on screen, including the 1974 Chevrolet Caprice Classic and the 1974 Chevrolet Caprice Estate.
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The Reincarnation of Peter Proud FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Reincarnation of Peter Proud, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Reincarnation of Peter Proud?
The Reincarnation of Peter Proud runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was The Reincarnation of Peter Proud released?
The Reincarnation of Peter Proud was released on April 25, 1975.
Who directed The Reincarnation of Peter Proud?
The Reincarnation of Peter Proud was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
More films by J. Lee Thompson Who is in the cast of The Reincarnation of Peter Proud?
The Reincarnation of Peter Proud stars Michael Sarrazin as Peter Proud, Terry Green as College Student and Paul Hecht as Dr. Samuel Goodman, among 28 credited actors.
Does The Reincarnation of Peter Proud have a post-credit scene?
No. The Reincarnation of Peter Proud has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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