Bates Motel(1987)
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Bates Motel Synopsis
A mentally disturbed man who roomed with the late Norman Bates at a psychiatric facility inherits the infamous Bates Motel after his death and attempts to fix it up as a respectable business.
Bates Motel (1987) is a horror, drama and tv movie film directed by Richard Rothstein, released on July 5, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Bud Cort, Lori Petty, Moses Gunn and Gregg Henry. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 68 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Rothstein
- Writers:
- Richard Rothstein
- Producers:
- George Linder, Ken Topolsky
- Cinematographer:
- Wilmer Butler
- Composer:
- J. Peter Robinson
- Production:
- Universal Television
- Status:
- Released
Bates Motel (1987) Trailer
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Bates Motel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bud Cort
as Alex West
Lori Petty
as Willie
Moses Gunn
as Henry Watson
Gregg Henry
as Tom Fuller
Khrystyne Haje
as Sally
Jason Bateman
as Tony Scotti
Kerrie Keane
as Barbara Peters
Robert Picardo
as Dr. Goodman
- Kurt Paul
Kurt Paul
as Norman Bates
Lee de Broux
as Sheriff
Peter Dobson
as Billy Parks
Paula Irvine
as Rebecca
Key crew
Directed by Richard Rothstein, written by Richard Rothstein, produced by George Linder and Ken Topolsky.
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Bates Motel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 68 ratings.
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Bates Motel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bates Motel online?
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Who stars in Bates Motel?
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The main cast of Bates Motel (1987) includes Bud Cort, Lori Petty, Moses Gunn, Gregg Henry and Khrystyne Haje. The film was directed by Richard Rothstein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bates Motel released?
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Bates Motel was released on July 5, 1987 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Bates Motel worth watching?
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Bates Motel (1987) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 68 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bates Motel?
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