The Hearse(1980)
The Barrier Between Life and Death is no Greater than the Thickness of a Door...and now that Door is Open!
The Hearse Synopsis
A schoolteacher moves into her deceased aunt’s house in a small Californian town, and is harassed by unfriendly locals and a mysterious hearse.
The Hearse (1980) is a horror, mystery and drama film directed by George Bowers, released on June 1, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Trish Van Devere, Joseph Cotten, David Gautreaux and Donald Hotton. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 56 ratings.
- Director:
- George Bowers
- Writers:
- William Bleich, Mark Tenser
- Producers:
- Mark Tenser
- Cinematographer:
- Mori Kawa
- Composer:
- Webster Lewis
- Production:
- Crown International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Hearse (1980) Trailer
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The Hearse Cast & Crew
Main cast
Trish Van Devere
as Jane Hardy
Joseph Cotten
as Walter Prichard
David Gautreaux
as Tom Sullivan
Donald Hotton
as Reverend Winston
Med Flory
as Sheriff Denton
Donald Petrie
as Luke
Christopher McDonald
as Pete
Perry Lang
as Paul Gordon
- Frederic Franklyn
Frederic Franklyn
as Mr. Gordon
- Olive Dunbar
Olive Dunbar
as Mrs. Gordon
- Al Hansen
Al Hansen
as Bo Rehnquist
Dominic Barto
as The Driver
Key crew
Directed by George Bowers, written by William Bleich and Mark Tenser, produced by Mark Tenser.
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The Hearse Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 56 ratings.
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The Hearse – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hearse online?
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The Hearse (1980) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Hearse?
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The main cast of The Hearse (1980) includes Trish Van Devere, Joseph Cotten, David Gautreaux, Donald Hotton and Med Flory. The film was directed by George Bowers. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hearse released?
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The Hearse was released on June 1, 1980 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Hearse worth watching?
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The Hearse (1980) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 56 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hearse?
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Yes. The official The Hearse trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.