

The Force of Evil
1977-03-13 · 100 min · ★ 6.0
A murderer on parole victimizes a family against whom he holds a grudge.
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- Directors
- Richard Lang
- Production companies
- Quinn Martin Productions (QM)
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Lloyd BridgesDr. Yale Carrington
Pat CrowleyMaggie Carrington
Eve PlumbCindy Carrington
William WatsonTeddy Jakes
Cindy EilbacherBonnie
John AndersonSheriff John Carrington
William ConradNarrator (voice)
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