Thirst (1979): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Thirst is a 1979 romantic thriller directed by Rod Hardy, starring Chantal Contouri as Kate Davis, David Hemmings and Rod Mullinar. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes. Stream it on Bloodstream and Cineverse, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Rod Hardy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- F.G. Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Thirst About?
The premise of Thirst without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An age‑old evil has been transformed into a contemporary enterprise. The latest heir of the notorious Elizabeth Bathory is seized by a self‑styled cult of ‘supermen’ who claim supremacy through the consumption of blood harvested from special “blood cows” kept on a secret dairy farm. The group pressures her to join their ranks.
Thirst Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- blood
- kidnapping
- ozploitation
- drinking blood
- prisoner
- vampire
- brainwashing
- occult
- outdoor sex
- australian vampires
- death
- violence
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- dystopia
- tragedy
- blood draining
- glowing eyes
- lie
- doctor
- surveillance camera
- screaming in horror
- title spoken by character
- exploitation
- man wears eyeglasses
- woman in a bed
- rolls royce
- lust
- bartender
- vamp
- photography
- hypnotized woman
- apology
- gore
- dead woman
- climbing stairs
- storm
- chain link fence
- guided tour
- falling to death
- close up of eye
- airplane
- supernatural power
- lying on a bed
- nurse
- power line
- death by electrocution
- death of protagonist
- refrigerator
- typewriter
- bitten by a vampire
- mirror
Where to Watch Thirst
Stream it on Bloodstream and Cineverse, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Thirst Cast & Characters
Chantal Contouri leads the cast as Kate Davis, with David Hemmings as Dr. Fraser and Rod Mullinar as Derek. Directed by Rod Hardy; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rod Hardy
- Chantal Contouri as Kate Davis
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David Hemmings as Dr. Fraser - Rod Mullinar as Derek
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Henry Silva as Dr. Gauss
Also Starring in Thirst
· 7 more- Max Phipps Mr. Hodge
- Robert Thompson Sean
- Amanda Muggleton Martha
- Shirley Cameron Mrs. Barker
- Lulu Pinkus Nurse
- Walter Pym Ditcher
- Rosie Sturgess Lori
Thirst Plot Summary
What happens in Thirst from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kate Davis is an unmarried professional who becomes the target of a shadowy organization known as The Brotherhood. This secret group believes she is a direct descendant of Elizabeth Báthory and claims to belong to an ancient vampire lineage that drinks blood to preserve youth and strength. They sequester her in a hospital-like compound where they clinically “bleed” and brainwash hypnotized people, then harvest and consume their blood. Kate is horrified by what she witnesses, and she refuses to join the cult or to accept a mate from among its ranks.
Full summary
The whole story of Thirst, scene by scene
Thirst Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 5 trailers and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer Thirst TV Spot #1 (1979)
- Trailer Thirst TV Spot #2 (1979)
- Trailer Thirst TV Spot #3 (1979)
- Trailer Thirst (1979) - Theatrical Trailer
How Well Do You Know Thirst?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the secret organization that targets Kate?
Cars in Thirst
15 cars on screen, including the 1970 Datsun 1600 and the 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I.
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1970 Datsun 1600 Important role -
1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Important role -
1977 BMW 633 CSi E24 Minor role -
1963 Buick Electra 225 Minor role
Thirst Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Soif de sang” and “Sed”.
- Also known as
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- Soif de sang
- Sed
- Sete di sangue
- Blutdurst
- Жажда
- Ânsia / A Sede
- 嗜血
- Žízeň
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Movies Like Thirst
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Thirst, The Thirsty Dead and The Thirst: Blood War.
Thirst FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Thirst, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Thirst?
Thirst runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Thirst released?
Thirst was released on September 28, 1979.
Who directed Thirst?
Thirst was directed by Rod Hardy.
More films by Rod Hardy Who is in the cast of Thirst?
Thirst stars Chantal Contouri as Kate Davis, David Hemmings as Dr. Fraser and Rod Mullinar as Derek, among 11 credited actors.
Where can I watch Thirst?
In the US, Thirst is streaming on Bloodstream, Cineverse and Eternal Family and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling (availability from JustWatch).
Does Thirst have a post-credit scene?
No. Thirst has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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