The Sentinel(1977)
She was young. She was beautiful. She was the next.
The Sentinel Synopsis
As a young girl, Alison Parker attempted suicide after being traumatized by her father's sexual exploits. Now an elite fashion model, she moves to a Brooklyn Heights apartment building where she encounters a number of bizarre, eccentric tenants and attempts to uncover the building's sinister secret.
The Sentinel (1977) is a horror, mystery and fantasy film directed by Michael Winner, released on January 7, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Cristina Raines, Chris Sarandon, Martin Balsam and John Carradine. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 237 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Winner
- Writers:
- Jeffrey Konvitz, Jeffrey Konvitz, Michael Winner
- Producers:
- Jeffrey Konvitz, Michael Winner
- Cinematographer:
- Richard C. Kratina
- Composer:
- Gil Mellé
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Revenue:
- $3
- Status:
- Released
The Sentinel (1977) Trailer
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The Sentinel Videos & Clips
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The Sentinel (1977) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
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The Sentinel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cristina Raines
as Alison Parker
Chris Sarandon
as Michael Lerman
Martin Balsam
as Prof. Ruzinsky
John Carradine
as Fr. Francis Matthew Halloran
José Ferrer
as Priest of the Brotherhood
Ava Gardner
as Helen Logan
Arthur Kennedy
as Monsignor Franchino
Burgess Meredith
as Charles Chazen
Sylvia Miles
as Gerde Engstrom
Deborah Raffin
as Jennifer
Eli Wallach
as Detective Gatz
Christopher Walken
as Det. Rizzo
Key crew
Directed by Michael Winner, written by Jeffrey Konvitz, Jeffrey Konvitz and Michael Winner, produced by Jeffrey Konvitz and Michael Winner.
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The Sentinel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 237 ratings.
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The Sentinel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sentinel online?
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The Sentinel (1977) is available to stream on Darkroom, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Sentinel?
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The main cast of The Sentinel (1977) includes Cristina Raines, Chris Sarandon, Martin Balsam, John Carradine and José Ferrer. The film was directed by Michael Winner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sentinel released?
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The Sentinel was released on January 7, 1977 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Sentinel worth watching?
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The Sentinel (1977) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 237 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Sentinel?
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Yes. The official The Sentinel trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.