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How Awful About Allan
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How Awful About Allan

1970-09-22 · 74 min · ★ 6.0

Horror · Thriller · TV Movie

After an eight-month stay in a mental hospital, a tormented man returns home to live with his sister; but a mysterious boarder may be trying to kill him.

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Directors
Curtis Harrington
Production companies
Aaron Spelling Productions, ABC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Anthony PerkinsAnthony PerkinsAllan
Julie HarrisJulie HarrisKatherine
Joan HackettJoan HackettOlive
Kent SmithKent SmithRaymond
Robert H. HarrisRobert H. HarrisDr. Ellins
Molly DoddMolly DoddInmate
Billy BowlesHarold Dennis
Bill ErwinBill ErwinDr. Ames
Jeannette HoweKatherine - Child
Kenneth LawrenceAllan - Child
Trent DolanEric

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