J.D.'s Revenge(1976)
He came back from the dead to possess a man's soul, make love to his woman, and get the Vengeance he craved!
J.D.'s Revenge Synopsis
After notorious New Orleans gangster J.D. Walker is murdered in the 1940s, his spirit remains restless for three decades, until a hypnotist's supernatural nightclub act allows him to take over the body of a mild-mannered law student and seek revenge on those who had him killed.
J.D.'s Revenge (1976) is a horror, thriller and action film directed by Arthur Marks, released on August 25, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Glynn Turman, Louis Gossett Jr., Joan Pringle and Carl W. Crudup. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur Marks
- Writers:
- Jaison Starkes
- Producers:
- Arthur Marks
- Cinematographer:
- Harry J. May
- Composer:
- Robert Prince
- Production:
- American International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
J.D.'s Revenge (1976) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for J.D.'s Revenge before you stream it.
J.D.'s Revenge Cast & Crew
Main cast
Glynn Turman
as Isaac / 'Ike'
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Rev. Elija Bliss
Joan Pringle
as Christella
Carl W. Crudup
as Tony
Julian Christopher
as Carl
Fred Pinkard
as Theotis Bliss
Jo Anne Meredith
as Sara Divine
- Alice Jubert
Alice Jubert
as Roberta Bliss / Betty Jo
David McKnight
as J.D. Walker
- Stephanie Faulkner
Stephanie Faulkner
as Phyllis
- Fuddle Bagley
Fuddle Bagley
as Enoch Land
Earl Billings
as Captain Turner
Key crew
Directed by Arthur Marks, written by Jaison Starkes, produced by Arthur Marks.
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J.D.'s Revenge Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 38 ratings.
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J.D.'s Revenge – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch J.D.'s Revenge online?
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J.D.'s Revenge (1976) is available to stream on AMC+ Amazon Channel, ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in J.D.'s Revenge?
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The main cast of J.D.'s Revenge (1976) includes Glynn Turman, Louis Gossett Jr., Joan Pringle, Carl W. Crudup and Julian Christopher. The film was directed by Arthur Marks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was J.D.'s Revenge released?
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J.D.'s Revenge was released on August 25, 1976 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is J.D.'s Revenge worth watching?
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J.D.'s Revenge (1976) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, thriller and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for J.D.'s Revenge?
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Yes. The official J.D.'s Revenge trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.