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Cast a Deadly Spell (1991)

Movie ★ 6.1 96 min

TV Movie Mystery Comedy Horror Fantasy

In a fantastical 1940s where magic is used by everyone, a hard-boiled detective investigates the theft of a mystical tome.

Martin Campbell Director Joseph Dougherty Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 7, 1991
Runtime
96 min
Rating
R
Budget
$6.0M
IMDb
tt0101550
Language

Themes

Cast

Fred Ward Fred Ward Det. Harry Philip Lovecraft David Warner David Warner Amos Hackshaw Julianne Moore Julianne Moore Connie Stone Clancy Brown Clancy Brown Harry Bordon Alexandra Powers Alexandra Powers Olivia Hackshaw Charles Hallahan Charles Hallahan Det. Morris Bradbury Arnetia Walker Arnetia Walker Hypolite Kropotkin Raymond O'Connor Raymond O'Connor Tugwell Peter Allas Peter Allas Det. Otto Grimaldi Lee Tergesen Lee Tergesen Larry Willis / Lilly Sirwar Becky Mullen Becky Mullen Amber Peru Ritch Brinkley Ritch Brinkley Owl Wagon Manager Jaime Cardriche Jaime Cardriche Zombie John De Bello John De Bello Crooner David Downing David Downing Thadius Pilgrim Colin Drake Colin Drake Butler Meadows James Eustermann Werewolf Bradley James Bradley James Boy #2

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cast a Deadly Spell about?
In a fantastical 1940s where magic is used by everyone, a hard-boiled detective investigates the theft of a mystical tome.
Who directed Cast a Deadly Spell?
Cast a Deadly Spell was directed by Martin Campbell.
Who stars in Cast a Deadly Spell?
Cast a Deadly Spell stars Fred Ward, David Warner, Julianne Moore, Clancy Brown.
When was Cast a Deadly Spell released?
Cast a Deadly Spell is a 1991 tv movie, mystery, comedy, horror, fantasy film.
Where can I watch Cast a Deadly Spell?
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