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Cast a Deadly Spell

1991·Movie·R·96 min·6.1(124)

Bullets! Demons! The end of the world! Can’t hold a man like this!

In a fantastical 1940s where magic is used by everyone, a hard-boiled detective investigates the theft of a mystical tome.

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About Cast a Deadly Spell

Cast a Deadly Spell is a 1991 English-language tv movie, mystery and comedy film directed by Martin Campbell. The cast is led by Fred Ward, David Warner, Julianne Moore. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.

Cast a Deadly Spell was produced by Pacific Western, HBO Films, and HBO and made in United States of America. It was released on September 7, 1991, and carries a R certification.

Director
Martin Campbell
Writers
Joseph Dougherty
Release date
September 7, 1991
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$6 million
Production
Pacific Western, HBO Films, HBO
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Cast a Deadly Spell cast & crew

Cast a Deadly Spell was directed by Martin Campbell and written by Joseph Dougherty.

The cast features Fred Ward as Det. Harry Philip Lovecraft, David Warner as Amos Hackshaw, Julianne Moore as Connie Stone, Clancy Brown as Harry Bordon, Alexandra Powers as Olivia Hackshaw, and Charles Hallahan as Det. Morris Bradbury.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Curt Sobel, cinematography is by Alexander Gruszynski, and it was produced by Gale Anne Hurd.

Is Cast a Deadly Spell worth watching?

Cast a Deadly Spell holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 124 ratings, a solidly received tv movie films.

At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy tv movie, mystery, and comedy, Cast a Deadly Spell is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Cast a Deadly Spell

Fred Ward

Fred Ward

Det. Harry Philip Lovecraft

David Warner

David Warner

Amos Hackshaw

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore

Connie Stone

Clancy Brown

Clancy Brown

Harry Bordon

Alexandra Powers

Alexandra Powers

Olivia Hackshaw

Charles Hallahan

Charles Hallahan

Det. Morris Bradbury

Arnetia Walker

Arnetia Walker

Hypolite Kropotkin

Raymond O'Connor

Raymond O'Connor

Tugwell

Peter Allas

Peter Allas

Det. Otto Grimaldi

Lee Tergesen

Lee Tergesen

Larry Willis / Lilly Sirwar

Becky Mullen

Becky Mullen

Amber Peru

Ritch Brinkley

Ritch Brinkley

Owl Wagon Manager

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Cast a Deadly Spell — FAQs

Where can I watch Cast a Deadly Spell in United States?

Cast a Deadly Spell is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.

Is Cast a Deadly Spell on HBO Max Amazon Channel?

Yes — Cast a Deadly Spell is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.

What language is Cast a Deadly Spell in?

Cast a Deadly Spell is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Cast a Deadly Spell?

Cast a Deadly Spell runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).

What is Cast a Deadly Spell rated?

Cast a Deadly Spell is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 124 ratings.

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