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The Force of Evil
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The Force of Evil

1977-03-13 · 100 min · ★ 6.0

Thriller · TV Movie · Horror

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 BridgesLloyd BridgesDr. Yale Carrington
Pat CrowleyPat CrowleyMaggie Carrington
Eve PlumbEve PlumbCindy Carrington
William WatsonWilliam WatsonTeddy Jakes
Cindy EilbacherCindy EilbacherBonnie
Jerry AyresDeputy Jones
Stephen CoitDr. Foley
John AndersonJohn AndersonSheriff John Carrington
William ConradWilliam ConradNarrator (voice)
William Kirby CullenWilliam Kirby CullenJohn Carrington
Steve ItkinGeorge Lerman

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