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The Sweet Scent of Death (1984): Cast

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The Sweet Scent of Death is a 1984 drama horror film directed by Peter Sasdy, starring Dean Stockwell as Greg Denver, Shirley Knight and Alan Gifford. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.

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The Sweet Scent of Death (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 13m (73 min)
Director
Peter Sasdy
Genres
Horror , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Sweet Scent of Death About?

The premise of The Sweet Scent of Death without spoilers.

An overworked American ambassador stationed in the UK seeks a quiet weekend with his wife at a remote countryside mansion. Their romantic retreat quickly descends into terror when the wife is stalked by a mysterious figure from her past, turning the holiday into a nightmare of fear and suspicion.

The Sweet Scent of Death Themes & Keywords

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  • stalker
  • revenge
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Cast & crew

The Sweet Scent of Death Cast & Characters

Dean Stockwell leads the cast as Greg Denver, with Shirley Knight as Ann Fairfax Denver and Alan Gifford as John Fairfax. Directed by Peter Sasdy; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Peter Sasdy

More films directed by Peter Sasdy: Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady, The Late Nancy Irving, Last Video and Testament and Visitor from the Grave.

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The Sweet Scent of Death FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Sweet Scent of Death, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Sweet Scent of Death?

The Sweet Scent of Death runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

When was The Sweet Scent of Death released?

The Sweet Scent of Death was released on December 17, 1984.

Who directed The Sweet Scent of Death?

The Sweet Scent of Death was directed by Peter Sasdy.

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Who is in the cast of The Sweet Scent of Death?

The Sweet Scent of Death stars Dean Stockwell as Greg Denver, Shirley Knight as Ann Fairfax Denver and Alan Gifford as John Fairfax, among 10 credited actors.

Does The Sweet Scent of Death have a post-credit scene?

No. The Sweet Scent of Death has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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