USA / UK,
1976, 111 min
(Director's cut: 107 min)
Directed by:
Richard DonnerScreenplay:
David SeltzerCinematography:
Gilbert TaylorComposer:
Jerry GoldsmithCast:
Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, David Warner, Billie Whitelaw, Harvey Stephens, Patrick Troughton, Martin Benson, John Stride, Freda Dowie, Nicholas Campbell (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
The young son of an American diplomat and his wife, living in London, turns out to be marked with the sign of Satan, the infamous "666". It soon becomes apparent that he could be the Anti-Christ incarnate and possesses the evil powers to stop anyone who stands in his way. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1977 - Jerry Goldsmith (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1977 - Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1977 - Billie Whitelaw (Best Supporting Actress)
The Saturn Awards
- 1977 - Best Horror Film
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 1976 - Richard Donner (Golden Shell for Best Film)