Venom
"The kidnap that became a murder, that became a siege, that became a death trap."
Originally released in 1981. Venom is a horror/thriller film. directed by Piers Haggard.
Starring Klaus Kinski, Oliver Reed, and Nicol Williamson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 28, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (90 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Klaus Kinski
as Jacques Müller (Jacmel)
Oliver Reed
as Dave Averconnelly
Nicol Williamson
as Cmdr. William Bulloch
Sarah Miles
as Dr. Marion Stowe
Sterling Hayden
as Howard Anderson
Cornelia Sharpe
as Ruth Hopkins
Lance Holcomb
as Philip Hopkins
Susan George
as Louise Andrews
Michael Gough
as David Ball
Mike Gwilym
as Det. Constable Dan Spencer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Morison Film Group
- Venom Productions Limited
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Venom about?
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 terrorize...
Who directed Venom?
Venom was directed by Piers Haggard.
How long is Venom?
Venom has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Venom released?
Venom was released on November 28, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Venom?
The main cast of Venom includes Klaus Kinski, Oliver Reed, Nicol Williamson, Sarah Miles, Sterling Hayden.