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The Orphan(1979)
Status: Released
Date: 1979-11-02
33%
12 Votes
Time: 1h 27m
Overview:
A disturbed young boy whose parents have recently died begins worshipping a stuffed chimp god as his relationship with his aunt/guardian becomes increasingly toxic. "Suggested by the short story 'Sredni Vashtar' by Saki (H. H. Munro)", per the credits.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Trimedia Southwest Associates
Cinema Investments Company
Gilman-Westergaard Enterprises
Movie: The Orphan
Top 10 Billed Cast
Malachy McCourt
Joanna Miles
Eleanor Stewart
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