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Carrie (1976)

โ€œIf you've got a taste for terror...Take Carrie to the prom!โ€

7.3/10 ยท 4,454 votes 1h 38m r ThrillerHorror

#10 of 23 films from 1976 #388 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Brian De Palma ยท Written by Stephen King, Lawrence D. Cohen

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Overview

Withdrawn and sensitive teenager Carrie White faces bullying from her classmates and abuse from her fanatically pious mother. When she begins to suspect that she has supernatural powers, things take a dark and violent turn.

Cast

Sissy Spacekas Carrie
Piper Laurieas Margaret White
Amy Irvingas Sue Snell
William Kattas Tommy Ross
Betty Buckleyas Miss Collins
Nancy Allenas Chris Hargenson
John Travoltaas Billy Nolan
P. J. Solesas Norma
Priscilla Pointeras Mrs. Snell
Sydney Lassickas Mr. Fromm
Stefan Gieraschas Mr. Morton
Michael Talbottas Freddy
Doug Coxas The Beak
Harry Goldas George

Facts

Release dateNovember 3, 1976
Runtime98 min (1h 38m) โ€” shorter as the 1976 average of 122 min
GenresThriller, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$1,800,000
Box office$33,800,000 (18.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0074285

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Questions

How long is Carrie?
Carrie runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is Carrie worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 4,454 votes, which places it #10 of 23 films released in 1976 in this index (top 61%) and #388 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Carrie?
Carrie was directed by Brian De Palma. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Scarface (1983), The Untouchables (1987), Carlito's Way (1993).
Who stars in Carrie?
Sissy Spacek as Carrie; Piper Laurie as Margaret White; Amy Irving as Sue Snell; William Katt as Tommy Ross; Betty Buckley as Miss Collins; Nancy Allen as Chris Hargenson.
What is Carrie rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Carrie?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/56669.

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