The Omen is a UK VHS release by Magnetic Video in May 1981. It was re-released by 20th Century Fox in April 1982. It was re-released on 6th March 1989 by CBS/Fox as part of the All Time Greats label.
Description[]
Part One of the Demonic Omen Trilogy
American diplomat Gregory Peck adopts a baby in Rome on the night his wife (Lee Remick) has a miscarriage. Details of the child's birth remain a secret but as the boy grows older it becomes apparent that he is no ordinary child. A priest warns that he is the son of Satan; a nanny commits suicide; a cameraman's photographs reveal awful warnings and the numbers 666 bring about the most terrifying revelations.
A brilliantly executed thriller, one of the most popular and controversial horror movies of the 70's.
Running Time Approx. 107 Minutes
Copyright 1976 20th Century Fox
Cast[]
- Gregory Peck as Robert Thorn
- Lee Remick as Katherine "Kathy" Thorn
- David Warner as Keith Jennings
- Billie Whitelaw as Mrs. Willa Baylock
- Harvey Spencer Stephens as Damien Thorn
- Patrick Troughton as Father Brennan
- Martin Benson as Father Spiletto
- Leo McKern as Carl Bugenhagen
- Robert Rietti as Monk
- John Stride as The Psychiatrist
- Anthony Nicholls as Dr. Fred Becker
- Holly Palance as Nanny
- Roy Boyd as Reporter
- Freda Dowie as Nun
- Tommy Duggan as Priest
- Sheila Raynor as Mrs. Ingrid Horton
- Robert MacLeod as Horton
- Bruce Boa as Thorn's Aide 1
- Don Fellows as Thorn's Aide 2
- Patrick McAlinney as Photographer
- Betty McDowall as American Secretary
- Nicholas Campbell as embassy guard Marine Corporal
Credits[]
- Directed by Richard Donner
- Written by David Seltzer
- Produced by Harvey Bernhard
- Music by Jerry Goldsmith
- Cinematography by Gilbert Taylor
- Edited by Stuard Baird
- Distributed by 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 25th June 1975 (US) / 6th June 1976 (UK)