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Disturbing horror about a wealthy American diplomat who agrees to adopt an orphaned child when his own son is delivered stillborn in a Rome hospital. Five years later, his idyllic life as US ambassador in London is shattered when a series of sinister deaths persuades him that his child is not what he seems. A landmark 1970s shocker.

Keywords:

Horror, Mystery, Supernatural, Devil, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1976) (UK) (4 Star)

Cast:

Gregory Peck	.... Robert Thorn
Lee Remick	.... Katherine Thorn
David Warner	.... Keith Jennings
Billie Whitelaw	.... Mrs. Baylock
Harvey Stephens	.... Damien
Patrick Troughton	.... Father Brennan

Supporting Cast:

Martin Benson	.... Father Spiletto
Robert Rietty	.... Monk
Tommy Duggan	.... Priest
John Stride	.... The Psychiatrist
Anthony Nicholls	.... Dr. Becker
Holly Palance	.... Young nanny
Roy Boyd	.... Reporter
Freda Dowie	.... Nun
Sheila Raynor	.... Mrs. Horton

Directors:

Richard Donner

Writers:

David Seltzer