The Amityville Horror (1979) - film review
Stuart Rosenberg
Drama / History / Horror / Mystery / Thriller

Summary
The Amityville Horror is an American horror film first released in 1979,
directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
The film stars James Brolin, Margot Kidder, Rod Steiger, Don Stroud and Murray Hamilton.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Stuart Rosenberg
- Script: Sandor Stern, Jay Anson, George Lutz, Kathy Lutz
- Photo: Fred J. Koenekamp
- Music: Lalo Schifrin
- Cast: James Brolin (George Lutz), Margot Kidder (Kathy Lutz), Rod Steiger (Father Delaney), Don Stroud (Father Bolen), Murray Hamilton (Father Ryan), John Larch (Father Nuncio), Natasha Ryan (Amy), K.C. Martel (Greg), Meeno Peluce (Matt), Michael Sacks (Jeff), Helen Shaver (Carolyn), Amy Wright (Jackie), Val Avery (Sgt. Gionfriddo), Irene Dailey (Aunt Helena), Marc Vahanian (Jimmy), Elsa Raven (Mrs. Townsend), Ellen Saland (Bride), Eddie Barth (Agucci), Hank Garrett (Bartender), James Tolkan (Coroner), Carmine Foresta (Cop at the House), Peter Maloney (Newspaper Clerk), Charlie Welch (Carpenter), J.R. Miller (Boy), Patty Burtt (Girl), Michael Hawkins (New York State Trooper), Richard Hughes (2nd New York State Trooper), James Dukas (Neighbor), Baxter Harris (Cop #2 at the House), Michael Stearns (Policeman), Jack Krupnick (Dead Father)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 117 min
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