The Manitou(1978)
Evil does not die… It waits to be re-born!
The Manitou Synopsis
A psychic's girlfriend finds out that a lump on her back is a growing reincarnation of a 400 year-old demonic Native American spirit.
The Manitou (1978) is a horror and science fiction film directed by William Girdler, released on April 28, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Tony Curtis, Michael Ansara, Susan Strasberg and Stella Stevens. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 69 ratings.
- Director:
- William Girdler
- Writers:
- William Girdler, Graham Masterton, Jon Cedar
- Producers:
- William Girdler
- Cinematographer:
- Michel Hugo
- Composer:
- Lalo Schifrin
- Production:
- Melvin Simon Productions, Mid-America Pictures, Simon Productions, Manitou Productions Ltd.
- Status:
- Released
The Manitou (1978) Trailer
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The Manitou Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Manitou.
Trailer
Trailer
TV Spot
Teaser
Clip: Extreme Hot Yoga
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Clip: Code Blue
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Bonus Clip: Author Graham Masterson Discusses The Novel vs. The Film
Featurette
The Manitou Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tony Curtis
as Harry Erskine
Michael Ansara
as John Singing Rock
Susan Strasberg
as Karen Tandy
Stella Stevens
as Amelia Crusoe
Jon Cedar
as Dr. Jack Hughes
Ann Sothern
as Mrs. Karmann
Burgess Meredith
as Dr. Snow
Paul Mantee
as Dr. McEvoy
Jeanette Nolan
as Mrs. Winconis
Lurene Tuttle
as Mrs. Herz
- Hugh Corcoran
Hugh Corcoran
as MacArthur
- Anne Newman Bacal
Anne Newman Bacal
as 10th-Floor Nurse
Key crew
Directed by William Girdler, written by William Girdler, Graham Masterton and Jon Cedar, produced by William Girdler.
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The Manitou Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 69 ratings.
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The Manitou – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Manitou online?
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The Manitou (1978) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Manitou?
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The main cast of The Manitou (1978) includes Tony Curtis, Michael Ansara, Susan Strasberg, Stella Stevens and Jon Cedar. The film was directed by William Girdler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Manitou released?
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The Manitou was released on April 28, 1978 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Manitou worth watching?
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The Manitou (1978) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 69 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Manitou?
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Yes. The official The Manitou trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.