Possession
"Inhuman ecstasy fulfilled."
Originally released in 1981. Possession is a horror film. directed by Andrzej Żuławski. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neill, and Margit Carstensen
Synopsis
A young woman left her family for an unspecified reason. The husband determines to find out the truth and starts following his wife. At first, he suspects that a man is involved. But gradually, he finds out more and more strange behaviors and bizarre incidents that indicate something more than a possessed love affair.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 27, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (1,257 votes)
Budget
$2.4M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.2M
0.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Isabelle Adjani
as Anna / Helen
Sam Neill
as Mark
Margit Carstensen
as Margit Gluckmeister
Heinz Bennent
as Heinrich
Johanna Hofer
as Heinrich's Mother
Carl Duering
as Private Detective
Shaun Lawton
as Zimmermann
Michael Hogben
as Bob
Maximilian Rüthlein
as Man with Pink Socks
Thomas Frey
as Pink Sock's Acolyte
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,400,000
- Revenue
- $1,200,000
Production Companies
- Gaumont
- Oliane Productions
- Marianne Productions
- Soma Film Produktion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Possession about?
A young woman left her family for an unspecified reason. The husband determines to find out the truth and starts following his wife. At first, he suspects that a man is involved. But gradually, he ...
Who directed Possession?
Possession was directed by Andrzej Żuławski.
How long is Possession?
Possession has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was Possession released?
Possession was released on May 27, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Possession?
The main cast of Possession includes Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neill, Margit Carstensen, Heinz Bennent, Johanna Hofer.
Is Possession worth watching?
Possession has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 1,257 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.