

Blackout
1978-08-25 · 92 min · ★ 4.9
Thriller about four sadistic criminals who, after escaping during a transfer, take over a posh Manhattan apartment complex and start looting and terrorizing its occupants during New York City's famous 1977 blackout.
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- Directors
- Eddy Matalon
- Production companies
- DAL Productions, Maki FIlms, Somerville House
- Countries
- Canada, France
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
James MitchumDan Evans
Robert CarradineChristie
Belinda MontgomeryAnnie Gallo
June AllysonMrs. Grant
Jean-Pierre AumontHenri
Ray MillandRichard Stafford
Terry HaigEddy
Thor Bishopric
Fred DöderleinMr. Grant
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