Persecution (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1974, Persecution is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Don Chaffey, running about 95 minutes. “Now it's David's turn to get even... and he has a very special treat for his mother.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cat lover (Lana Turner) kills her husband, blackmails her lover (Trevor Howard) and torments her son (Ralph Bates).
Who’s in it. Persecution stars Lana Turner as Carrie Masters, Trevor Howard as Paul Bellamy, Ralph Bates as David Masters and Olga Georges-Picot as Monique Kalfon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Persecution has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Persecution page.
If you liked it. Fans of Persecution tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Persecution (1974)?
- In US, Persecution is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Persecution worth watching?
- Persecution holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Persecution?
- Persecution stars Lana Turner, Trevor Howard, Ralph Bates, Olga Georges-Picot and Suzan Farmer.
- When was Persecution released?
- Persecution was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.