CinemaOSMovie · 1979 · 1h 27m

The Orphan

32%(12)IMDbHorror

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.

Directed byJohn Ballard

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 27m
Language
EN
Released
November 2, 1979
Studios
Trimedia Southwest AssociatesCinema Investments CompanyGilman-Westergaard Enterprises

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring

Mark Owens

David

Afolabi Ajayi

Akin

Stanley Church

Dr. Thomson

Malachy McCourt

Malachy McCourt

Joanna Miles

Joanna Miles

Peggy Feury

Aunt Martha

Eleanor Stewart

Eleanor Stewart

Jane House

ed foreman

Donn Whyte

Creative team
Directed by
John Ballard
Written by
John Ballard
Produced by
John Ballard

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