The Survivor(1981)
A tale of death, and of an evil which transcends death
The Survivor Synopsis
When a 747 crashes shortly after take-off, the sole survivor is the pilot. Virtually unhurt, he and the investigators look for the answers to the disaster. Meanwhile mysterious deaths occur in the community and only a psychic, in touch with the supernatural, can help the pilot unravel the mystery surrounding the doomed plane.
The Survivor (1981) is a horror, mystery and thriller film directed by David Hemmings, released on July 9, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Robert Powell, Jenny Agutter, Joseph Cotten and Angela Punch McGregor. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- David Hemmings
- Writers:
- David Ambrose, James Herbert, Russell Hagg
- Producers:
- Antony I. Ginnane
- Cinematographer:
- John Seale
- Composer:
- Brian May
- Production:
- Crystal Films, Pact Productions, Tuesday Films
- Status:
- Released
The Survivor (1981) Trailer
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The Survivor Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Survivor.
The Survivor (1981) Australian horror trailer
Trailer
Brian Trenchard-Smith on THE SURVIVOR
Featurette
The Survivor Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Powell
as Keller
Jenny Agutter
as Hobbs
Joseph Cotten
as Priest
Angela Punch McGregor
as Beth
Peter Sumner
as Tewson
Lorna Lesley
as Susan
Ralph Cotterill
as Slater
- Adrian Wright
Adrian Wright
as Goodwin
Tyler Coppin
as Boy
- Kirk Alexander
Kirk Alexander
as Dr. Alexander
- Jon Nicholls
Jon Nicholls
as Jackson
- Roger Cardwell
Roger Cardwell
as Flight Engineer
Key crew
Directed by David Hemmings, written by David Ambrose, James Herbert and Russell Hagg, produced by Antony I. Ginnane.
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The Survivor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 41 ratings.
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The Survivor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Survivor online?
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The Survivor (1981) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Survivor?
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The main cast of The Survivor (1981) includes Robert Powell, Jenny Agutter, Joseph Cotten, Angela Punch McGregor and Peter Sumner. The film was directed by David Hemmings. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Survivor released?
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The Survivor was released on July 9, 1981 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Survivor worth watching?
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The Survivor (1981) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Survivor?
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Yes. The official The Survivor trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.