The Orphan
Originally released in 1979. The Orphan is a horror film. directed by John Ballard. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mark Owens, Afolabi Ajayi, and Stanley Church
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 2, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
2.8/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Trimedia Southwest Associates
- Cinema Investments Company
- Gilman-Westergaard Enterprises
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Orphan about?
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 'S...
Who directed The Orphan?
The Orphan was directed by John Ballard.
How long is The Orphan?
The Orphan has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The Orphan released?
The Orphan was released on November 2, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Orphan?
The main cast of The Orphan includes Mark Owens, Afolabi Ajayi, Stanley Church, Malachy McCourt, Joanna Miles.