Ganja & Hess(1973)
Some marriages are made in Heaven. Others are made in Hell.
Ganja & Hess Synopsis
After being stabbed with an ancient, germ-infested knife, a doctor finds himself with an insatiable desire for blood.
Ganja & Hess (1973) is a drama and horror film directed by Bill Gunn, released on April 20, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Duane Jones, Marlene Clark, Bill Gunn and Sam Waymon. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 73 ratings.
- Director:
- Bill Gunn
- Writers:
- Bill Gunn
- Producers:
- Chiz Schultz, Allan Kelly
- Cinematographer:
- James E. Hinton
- Composer:
- Sam Waymon
- Production:
- Kelly/Jordan Enterprises
- Status:
- Released
Ganja & Hess (1973) Trailer
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Ganja & Hess Cast & Crew
Main cast
Duane Jones
as Dr. Hess Green
Marlene Clark
as Ganja Meda
Bill Gunn
as George Meda
Sam Waymon
as Rev. Luther Williams
Leonard Jackson
as Archie
- Candece Tarpley
Candece Tarpley
as Girl in Bar
- Richard Harrow
Richard Harrow
as Dinner Guest
- John Hoffmeister
John Hoffmeister
as Jack Sargent
- Betty Barney
Betty Barney
as Singer in Church
Mabel King
as Queen of Myrthia
- Betsy Thurman
Betsy Thurman
as Poetess
- Enrico Fales
Enrico Fales
as Dr. Green’s Son
Key crew
Directed by Bill Gunn, written by Bill Gunn, produced by Chiz Schultz and Allan Kelly.
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Ganja & Hess Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 73 ratings.
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Ganja & Hess – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ganja & Hess online?
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Ganja & Hess (1973) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ganja & Hess?
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The main cast of Ganja & Hess (1973) includes Duane Jones, Marlene Clark, Bill Gunn, Sam Waymon and Leonard Jackson. The film was directed by Bill Gunn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ganja & Hess released?
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Ganja & Hess was released on April 20, 1973 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Ganja & Hess worth watching?
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Ganja & Hess (1973) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 73 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ganja & Hess?
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