Movie·1981·1h 33m
Venom
The kidnap that became a murder, that became a siege, that became a death trap.
Directed By
Piers Haggard
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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The Story
International terrorists attempt to kidnap a wealthy couple's child. Their plan comes unstuck, however, when a deadly Black Mamba, sent by mistake instead of a harmless snake, escapes and terrorizes both them and their hostages.
Written By
Robert Carrington
Producer
Martin Bregman
Cinematography
Gilbert Taylor
Music
Michael Kamen
Editor
Michael Bradsell
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Klaus Kinski
Jacques Müller (Jacmel)
Oliver Reed
Dave Averconnelly
Nicol Williamson
Cmdr. William Bulloch
Sarah Miles
Dr. Marion Stowe
Sterling Hayden
Howard Anderson
Cornelia Sharpe
Ruth Hopkins
Lance Holcomb
Philip Hopkins
Susan George
Louise Andrews
Michael Gough
David Ball
Mike Gwilym
Det. Constable Dan Spencer
Edward Hardwicke
Lord Dunning
John Forbes-Robertson
Sgt. Nash
Hugh Lloyd
Cab Driver
Rita Webb
Mrs. Loewenthal
Maurice Colbourne
Sampson
Nicholas Donnelly
Superintendent
Ian Brimble
Constable
Alan Ford
Peters
// crew
Crew
Piers Haggard
Director
Robert Carrington
Screenplay
Michael Kamen
Original Music Composer
Gilbert Taylor
Director of Photography
Michael Bradsell
Editor
Martin Bregman
Producer
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