Japan / Nov 28, 1981
The kidnap that became a murder, that became a siege, that became a death trap.
1h 33min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
International terrorists attempt to kidnap a wealthy couple's child. Their plan comes unstuck, however, when a deadly Black Mamba, sent by mistake instead of a harmless snake, escapes and terrorizes both them and their hostages.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Susan George | Louise Andrews |
| Michael Gough | David Ball |
| Mike Gwilym | Det. Constable Dan Spencer |
| Edward Hardwicke | Lord Dunning |
| John Forbes-Robertson | Sgt. Nash |
| Hugh Lloyd | Cab Driver |
| Rita Webb | Mrs. Loewenthal |
| Maurice Colbourne | Sampson |
| Nicholas Donnelly | Superintendent |
| Ian Brimble | Constable |
| Alan Ford | Peters |
| Cyril Conway | Man in 17 |
| David Sterne | Driver |
| Charles Cork | Driver's Mate |
| Eric Richard | Airline Clerk |
| Howard Bell | Constable |
| Norman Mann | Williams |
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| Tony Meyer | Martin |
| Michael Watkins | Rogers |
| Gerard Ryder | Smith |
| Moti Makan | Mr Mukerjee |
| Katherine Wilkinson | Susan Stowe |
| Arnold Diamond | Head Waiter |
| Pat Gorman | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Sally Lahee | Woman in No.17 |
| Eric Kent | Workman (uncredited) |
| Guy Standeven | Passer-by (uncredited) |
Genres
HorrorThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Venom |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Morison Film Group, Venom Productions Limited |
| Release date | 28 novembre 1981 |
| Production | Martin Bregman |
| Writer | Alan Scholefield, Robert Carrington |
| Editing | Michael Bradsell |
| Cinematography | Gilbert Taylor, Denys N. Coop, David Wynn-Jones |
| Assistant directors | Piers Haggard |
| Camera operators | Denys N. Coop, Gilbert Taylor, David Wynn-Jones |
| Additional photography | Denys N. Coop, Gilbert Taylor, David Wynn-Jones |
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| Music | Michael Kamen |
| Sound | Michael Kamen |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United Kingdom / Jan 19, 1982 / 15 / Originally rated AA
United States / Jan 29, 1982 / R
Germany / Apr 22, 1982 / 16
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