Martin(1978)
He could be the boy next door...
Martin Synopsis
A young man, convinced he's a vampire, goes to live with his elderly and hostile cousin in a small Pennsylvanian town, where he tries to suppress his bloodlust.
Martin (1978) is a horror and drama film directed by George A. Romero, released on May 10, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars John Amplas, Lincoln Maazel, Christine Forrest and Elyane Nadeau. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 324 ratings.
- Director:
- George A. Romero
- Writers:
- George A. Romero
- Producers:
- Richard P. Rubinstein, Ben Barenholtz
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Gornick
- Composer:
- Donald Rubinstein
- Production:
- Laurel Entertainment, Braddock Associates
- Budget:
- $250,000
- Status:
- Released
Martin (1978) Trailer
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Martin Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Martin.
Martin Trailer 1976
Trailer
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Featurette
Martin Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Amplas
as Martin Mathias
Lincoln Maazel
as Tada Cuda
Christine Forrest
as Christina
- Elyane Nadeau
Elyane Nadeau
as Abbie Santini
Tom Savini
as Arthur
Francine Middleton
as Train Victim
Roger Caine
as Lewis
Sara Venable
as Mrs. Willard
George A. Romero
as Father Howard
- Michael Gornick
Michael Gornick
as Barry - Radio Talk Show Host
Richard P. Rubinstein
as Richard
Clayton McKinnon
as Drug Dealer
Key crew
Directed by George A. Romero, written by George A. Romero, produced by Richard P. Rubinstein and Ben Barenholtz.
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Martin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 324 ratings.
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Martin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Martin online?
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Martin (1978) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Franatic Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Martin?
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The main cast of Martin (1978) includes John Amplas, Lincoln Maazel, Christine Forrest, Elyane Nadeau and Tom Savini. The film was directed by George A. Romero. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Martin released?
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Martin was released on May 10, 1978 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Martin worth watching?
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Martin (1978) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 324 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Martin?
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Yes. The official Martin trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.