

Craze
1974-05-16 · 96 min · ★ 5.1
A demented art dealer and antique shop owner performs nightly rituals in honour of the African god Chuku, whom he believes will reward him with unimaginable wealth and power if he merely offers human sacrifice.
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- Directors
- Freddie Francis
- Production companies
- Harbour Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jack PalanceNeal Mottram
Diana DorsDolly Newman
Julie EgeHelena
Edith EvansAunt Louise
Hugh GriffithSolicitor
Trevor HowardSupt. Bellamy
Michael JaystonDetective Sgt. Wall
Suzy KendallSally
Martin PotterRonnie
Percy HerbertDetective Constable Russet
David WarbeckDetective Wilson
Kathleen ByronMuriel Sharp
Marianne StoneJane - Barmaid
Dean HarrisRonnie's Friend
Anthony ChinnCustomer (uncredited)
Frank ForsythMan at Will Reading (uncredited)
Alan HarrisCoven Member (uncredited)
Kristopher KumCustomer (uncredited)
Brian McDermottPoliceman Following Ronnie (uncredited)
Anita Sharp-BolsterWoman at Will Reading (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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