Cast a Deadly Spell (1991)
In a fantastical 40's where magic is used by everyone, a hard-boiled detective investigates the theft of a mystical tome.
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Det. Harry Philip Lovecraft -
Amos Hackshaw -
Connie Stone -
Harry Bordon -
Olivia Hackshaw -
Det. Morris Bradbury -
Hypolite Kropotkin -
Tugwell -
Det. Otto Grimaldi -
Larry Willis -
Owl Wagon Manager -
Zombie -
Crooner -
Thadius Pilgrim -
Butler Meadows
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Director:
Martin CampbellWriter:
Joseph DoughertyAll Cast & Crew
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HBO produced a sequel, entitled Witch Hunt (1994), which takes place in the 1950s during the red scare (magic is substituted for communism). Dennis Hopper played Lovecraft, in place of Fred Ward. Many characters reappear from this film, though some have different backstories.
Quotes
Olivia:
I'm serious!
Lovecraft:
Then why do you wear that hat?
Goofs
When Harry is telling his plan to Phil on the way to Bona Vista, he uses the word "goddamn" but we hear "goldurn".
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Unicorn Wrangler: Hollywood Animals
Soundtracks
Why Do I Lie?Music by Curt Sobel
Words by Dennis Spiegel
Performed by Darlene Koldenhoven
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Genres
Comedy | Fantasy | Horror | MysteryDetails
Release Date:
7 September 1991Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Harbor Star Stage, San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)
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