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Audiences rate it 21 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
Army psychiatrist Colonel Kane is posted to a secluded gothic castle housing a military asylum. With a reserved calm, he indulges the inmates' delusions, allowing them free rein to express their fantasies.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Metacritic46/100
Audiences rate it 21 points higher than critics do.
175 audience votes
Key crew
- William Peter BlattyDirector
- William Peter BlattyScreenplay
- Barry De VorzonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Stacy KeachCol. Hudson Kane
- Scott WilsonCapt. Billy Cutshaw
- Jason MillerLt. Frankie Reno
- Ed FlandersCol. Richard Fell
- Neville BrandMaj. Marvin Groper
- George DiCenzoCapt. Fairbanks
- Moses GunnMaj. Nammack
- Robert LoggiaLt. Bennish
- Joe SpinellLt. Spinell
- Alejandro ReyLt. Gomez
- Tom AtkinsSgt. Krebs
- Steve Sandor1st Cyclist
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Themes
vietnam wararmypost-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)based on novel or booksupernaturaldark comedycastleinsane asylumreligionastronautcrucifixpsychosis
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