Patrick
"He's in a coma... Yet, he can kill..."
Originally released in 1978. Patrick is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Richard Franklin.
Starring Robert Thompson, Susan Penhaligon, and María Mercedes
Synopsis
A comatose hospital patient harasses and kills through his powers of telekinesis to claim his private nurse as his own.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (98 votes)
Budget
$400K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Thompson
as Patrick
Susan Penhaligon
as Kathy Jacquard
María Mercedes
as Nurse Panicale
Robert Helpmann
as Dr. Roget
Rod Mullinar
as Ed Jacquard
Helen Hemingway
as Sister Williams
Bruce Barry
as Dr. Brian Wright
Julia Blake
as Matron Cassidy
Carole-Ann Aylett
as Patrick's Mother
Walter Pym
as Captain
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $400,000
Production Companies
- Filmways Australasian
- Australian International Film Corp. (AIFC)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patrick about?
A comatose hospital patient harasses and kills through his powers of telekinesis to claim his private nurse as his own.
Who directed Patrick?
Patrick was directed by Richard Franklin.
How long is Patrick?
Patrick has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Patrick released?
Patrick was released on October 1, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Patrick?
The main cast of Patrick includes Robert Thompson, Susan Penhaligon, María Mercedes, Robert Helpmann, Rod Mullinar.