The Orphan(1979)
The Orphan 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.
The Orphan (1979) is a horror film directed by John Ballard, released on November 2, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Mark Owens, Afolabi Ajayi, Stanley Church and Malachy McCourt. Viewers rate it 3.3 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- John Ballard
- Writers:
- John Ballard
- Producers:
- John Ballard
- Production:
- Trimedia Southwest Associates, Cinema Investments Company, Gilman-Westergaard Enterprises
- Status:
- Released
The Orphan Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Mark Owens
Mark Owens
as David
- Afolabi Ajayi
Afolabi Ajayi
as Akin
- Stanley Church
Stanley Church
as Dr. Thomson
Malachy McCourt
Joanna Miles
- Peggy Feury
Peggy Feury
as Aunt Martha
Eleanor Stewart
- Jane House
Jane House
- ed foreman
ed foreman
- Donn Whyte
Donn Whyte
Key crew
Directed by John Ballard, written by John Ballard, produced by John Ballard.
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The Orphan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.3/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Orphan – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Orphan online?
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The Orphan (1979) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Orphan?
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The main cast of The Orphan (1979) includes Mark Owens, Afolabi Ajayi, Stanley Church, Malachy McCourt and Joanna Miles. The film was directed by John Ballard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Orphan released?
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The Orphan was released on November 2, 1979 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Orphan worth watching?
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The Orphan (1979) holds an average rating of 3.3 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.