A criminologist and occult investigator recruits an old friend to assist in his current case. A sister of a prominent British businessman believes her brother dabbles in the black arts. The two investigate the matter.
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Cast
| Robert Culp | ... |
William Sebastian
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| Gig Young | ... |
Dr. Ham Hamilton
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| John Hurt | ... |
Mitri Cyon
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| Gordon Jackson | ... |
Inspector Cabell
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Ann Bell | ... |
Anitra Cyon
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| James Villiers | ... |
Sir Geoffrey Cyon
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| Majel Barrett | ... |
Lilith
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| Jenny Runacre | ... |
Sydna
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Angela Grant | ... |
Butler
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| Penny Irving | ... |
First Maid
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| Vicki Michelle | ... |
Second Maid
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Lindy Benson | ... |
Third Maid
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Sally Farmiloe | ... |
Fourth Maid
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| Michael Latimer | ... |
Co-pilot
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Stephen Calcutt | ... |
Ritual Attendee (uncredited)
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| Carl Rigg | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| Kim Schmidt | ... |
Police Woman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Clive Donner | ||
Written by
| Gene Roddenberry | ... | (screenplay by) and |
| Samuel A. Peeples | ... | (screenplay by) |
| Gene Roddenberry | ... | (based on an original story by) |
Produced by
| Gene Roddenberry | ... | executive producer |
| Gordon Scott | ... | producer (as Gordon L.T. Scott) |
| Danny Steinmann | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| John Cameron | ||
Cinematography by
| Arthur Ibbetson | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Peter Tanner | ||
Art Direction by
| Albert Witherick | ||
Makeup Department
| Graham Freeborn | ... | makeup artist |
| Kay Freeborn | ... | makeup artist |
| Stuart Freeborn | ... | makeup artist |
| Nick Maley | ... | special makeup effects crew |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ken Baker | ... | assistant director |
| John Downes | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Terry Wells | ... | stand-by property master |
| Barry Wilkinson | ... | stand-by props |
Sound Department
| Claude Hitchcock | ... | sound recordist |
Stunts
| Peter Diamond | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Freddie Cooper | ... | camera operator |
| John Jay | ... | still photographer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Gladys Goldsmith | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Bill Finch | ... | production accountant |
| Stuart Freeborn | ... | creature designer |
| Jean Garioch | ... | publicist |
| Linda Nettleton | ... | producer's secretary |
| Monica Rogers | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
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- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1977) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Deluxe Entertainment Services (color by)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- RCA (acknowledgement)
- Technicolor (processed by)
Storyline
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Renowned criminologist and occult investigator, William Sebastian recruits his old friend, Dr. Hamilton to assist in his current case. Anitra Cyon - sister of prominent British businessman Geoffrey Cyon, believes her brother's dabbling in the black arts. In turn, Geoffrey claims she's mentally unfit. Sebastian and Hamilton travel to the Cyon estate to investigate the matter. Complicating the issue is Sebastian's debilitating heart condition which was induced by his own experimentations with the black arts. Written by JHC3 |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Gig Young met his fifth wife, German actress Kim Schmidt on the set of this movie. She plays a Police Officer. A little over one year later, Young murdered her and then killed himself for reasons unknown. See more » |
| Goofs | Different airplanes are used in different exterior shots of what is supposed to be the same jet. Though they appear to be the same model, they have distinctive markings. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Detectives de lo oculto (2021). See more » |
| Quotes |
Dr. Hamilton:
It's impossible for something to feel evil to the touch. Am I imagining it? See more » |