Stanley (1972 film)
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | William Grefé |
| Screenplay by | Gary Crutcher[1] |
| Story by | William Grefé[1] |
| Produced by | William Grefé[1] |
| Starring | Chris Robinson |
| Cinematography | Cliff Poland[1] |
| Edited by | Julio Chavez[1] |
| Music by | Post Production Associates |
Production company | Stanley Corporation[1] |
| Distributed by | Crown International Pictures |
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| Country | United States[1] |
| Language | English |
Stanley is a 1972 American horror film directed and produced by William Grefé, about a Seminole Indian and a Vietnam veteran who uses his collection of pet snakes to take revenge on his enemies.[2]
Cast
[edit]- Chris Robinson as Tim Ockopee
- Alex Rocco as Richard Thomkins
- Steve Alaimo as Crail Denning
- Susan Carroll as Susie Tomkins
- Mark Harris as Bob Wilson
Production
[edit]Director William Grefé pitched the film to Crown International's head Red Jacobs after the success of the film Willard (1971).[2] Grefe stated in March 1972 that he got the idea of the film after having a nightmare about snakes.[1] The film was shot entirely in the Evergaldes and Ivan Tors Studios in Miami, Florida.[1] The cast includes Chris Robinson, who appeared in other films made in Florida, such as Charcoal Black (1972) and Thunder County (1974).[2]
A report in the Daily Variety stated William Loos would score the film, but only Post Production Associates is credited onscreen for the film score.[1]
Release
[edit]Stanley was shown in Los Angeles on May 24, 1972.[1] On its release, Stanley was described by Brian Albright of as "one of [Grefe]'s most successful horror projects."[2]
References
[edit]Sources
[edit]- Albright, Brian (2012). Regional Horror Films, 1958-1990. McFarland. ISBN 9780786472277.