The Witching (1983): Cast
The Witching is a 1983 horror film directed by Bert I. Gordon, starring Orson Welles as Mr. Cato, Pamela Franklin and Brinke Stevens. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Bert I. Gordon
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Witching About?
The premise of The Witching without spoilers.
Enter the world of the occult. Gordon re‑edits his 1972 horror film Necromancy, starring Orson Welles and Pamela Franklin, adding new exploitation‑style scenes shot in 1983, a fresh score, and other alterations. The resulting version diverges sharply from the original 82‑minute theatrical cut.
The Witching Cast & Characters
Orson Welles leads the cast as Mr. Cato, with Pamela Franklin as Lori Brandon and Brinke Stevens as Black Sabbath Member (as Berinka Stevens). Directed by Bert I. Gordon; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bert I. Gordon
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Orson Welles as Mr. Cato - Pamela Franklin as Lori Brandon
- Brinke Stevens as Black Sabbath Member (as Berinka Stevens)
- Michael Ontkean as Frank Brandon
Also Starring in The Witching
· 9 more- Lee Purcell Priscilla
- Harvey Jason Dr. Jay
- Carl Solomon Black Sabbath Member
- Anne Gaybis Spirit
- Barbara Peckinpaugh Jennie
- Laurie Senit Witches Coven Member
- Stephen Knight High Priest
- Terry Quinn Cato's Son
- Anna Berglund Assistant to High Priest
More from Bert I. Gordon
More films directed by Bert I. Gordon, best-rated first: Empire of the Ants, Satan’s Princess, The Big Bet and Let’s Do It!.
The Witching Also Known As
Also known as “Necromancy”.
- Also known as
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- Necromancy
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The Witching FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Witching, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Witching?
The Witching runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was The Witching released?
The Witching was released on November 25, 1983.
Who directed The Witching?
The Witching was directed by Bert I. Gordon.
More films by Bert I. Gordon Who is in the cast of The Witching?
The Witching stars Orson Welles as Mr. Cato, Pamela Franklin as Lori Brandon and Brinke Stevens as Black Sabbath Member (as Berinka Stevens), among 13 credited actors.
Does The Witching have a post-credit scene?
No. The Witching has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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