Horror ·Thriller · United Kingdom · 1981 · 1h 33m

Venom

Venom poster
Director
Piers Haggard
Cast
Klaus Kinski as Jacques Müller (Jacmel) Oliver Reed as Dave Averconnelly Nicol Williamson as Cmdr. William Bulloch Sarah Miles as Dr. Marion Stowe Sterling Hayden as Howard Anderson Cornelia Sharpe as Ruth Hopkins
Crew
Gilbert Taylor — Director of Photography Michael Bradsell — Editor Michael Kamen — Original Music Composer Robert Carrington — Screenplay Alan Scholefield — Novel Martin Bregman — Producer
Tagline

The kidnap that became a murder, that became a siege, that became a death trap.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Venom — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
london, englandsnaketerrorismattempted robbery
Key Collaborators
Piers Haggard Director Gilbert Taylor Director of Photography Michael Bradsell Editor Michael Kamen Original Music Composer Robert Carrington Screenplay Alan Scholefield Novel Martin Bregman Producer
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