

The Norliss Tapes
1973-02-21 · 72 min · ★ 6.2
A newspaper publisher listens to the personal tapes of investigative reporter David Norliss, who has disappeared during an investigation. The tapes tell the story of that investigation, involving a recent widow whose late husband has been seen working in his private studio. As Norliss and the widow investigate, they unravel a plot involving Voodoo and the walking dead.
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- Directors
- Dan Curtis
- Production companies
- Dan Curtis Productions, Metromedia Producers Corporation
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Roy ThinnesDavid Norliss
Don PorterSanford T. Evans
Angie DickinsonEllen Sterns Cort
Claude AkinsSheriff Tom Hartley
Michele CareyMarsha Sterns
Vonetta McGeeMme. Jeckiel
Hurd HatfieldCharles Langdon
Robert MandanGeorge Rosen
Stanley AdamsTruck Driver
Bob SchottSargoth
George DiCenzoMan in Langdon Gallery
Patrick WrightLarry MatherTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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