Spectre (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1977, Spectre is a horror and tv movie film directed by Clive Donner, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Renowned criminologist and occult investigator William Sebastian (Culp) recruits his old friend Dr. Hamilton (Young) to aid him in his current case. Anitra Cyon (Bell), the sister of prominent British businessman Geoffrey Cyon (Villiers), believes her brother is dabbling in the black arts. In turn, Geoffrey claims that she is mentally unfit. Sebastian and Hamilton travel to the Cyon estate to investigate the matter. Complicating the issue is Sebastian's debilitating heart condition that was induced by his own experimentations with the black arts.
Who’s in it. Spectre stars Robert Culp as William Sebastian, Gig Young as Dr. Ham Hamilton, John Hurt as Mitri Cyon and Gordon Jackson as Inspector Cabell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Spectre has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spectre page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spectre tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spectre (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spectre change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spectre worth watching?
- Spectre holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Spectre?
- Spectre stars Robert Culp, Gig Young, John Hurt, Gordon Jackson and Ann Bell.
- When was Spectre released?
- Spectre was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.