The Night Child(1975)
Il medaglione insanguinato (Perche?!)
Keep telling yourself: "She's not just a child"...
The Night Child Synopsis
The titular medallion is a gift presented to young Nicole Elmi. Once the girl places the gift around her neck, she is possessed by the spirit of a dead child who was a murderess.
The Night Child (1975) is a horror film directed by Massimo Dallamano, released on April 22, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Richard Johnson, Joanna Cassidy, Ida Galli and Edmund Purdom. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Massimo Dallamano
- Writers:
- Laura Toscano, Massimo Dallamano, Franco Marotta
- Producers:
- William Reich, Fulvio Lucisano
- Cinematographer:
- Franco Delli Colli
- Composer:
- Stelvio Cipriani
- Production:
- Magdalena Produzione, Italian International Film
- Status:
- Released
The Night Child (1975) Trailer
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The Night Child Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Johnson
as Michael Williams
Joanna Cassidy
as Joanna Morgan
Ida Galli
as Jill Perkins
Edmund Purdom
as Doctor
Nicoletta Elmi
as Emily Williams
Lila Kedrova
as Contessa Cappelli
Riccardo Garrone
as Police Inspector
Dana Ghia
as Emily's Mother
- Eleonora Morana
Eleonora Morana
as Contessa's Maid
Tom Felleghy
as BBC Boss
Key crew
Directed by Massimo Dallamano, written by Laura Toscano, Massimo Dallamano and Franco Marotta, produced by William Reich and Fulvio Lucisano.
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The Night Child Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 39 ratings.
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The Night Child – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Night Child online?
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The Night Child (1975) is available to stream on Novecento 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 The Night Child?
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The main cast of The Night Child (1975) includes Richard Johnson, Joanna Cassidy, Ida Galli, Edmund Purdom and Nicoletta Elmi. The film was directed by Massimo Dallamano. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Night Child released?
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The Night Child was released on April 22, 1975 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Night Child worth watching?
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The Night Child (1975) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Night Child?
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Yes. The official The Night Child trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.