Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)
Overview
In a small American town, a diabolical circus arrives, granting wishes for the townsfolk, but twisted as only the esteemed Mr. Dark can make them. Can two young boys overcome the worst the devil himself can deal out?
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $20,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $8,400,000.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 9.866 |
Directed By
Jack Clayton
Crew
Ray Bradbury
Jack Clayton
Ray Bradbury
Kirk Douglas
Pat Romano
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Richard Macdonald
Virginia Higgins
Stephen H. Burum
Dan Kolsrud
James Horner
Pam Polifroni
Rick Simpson
John Marshall
Ruth Myers
Barry Mark Gordon
Peter Douglas
Richard Lawrence
John B. Mansbridge
TOP CAST
Jason Robards
Charles Halloway
Jonathan Pryce
Mr. Dark
Diane Ladd
Mrs. Nightshade
Royal Dano
Tom Fury
Vidal Peterson
Will Halloway
Shawn Carson
Jim Nightshade
Mary Grace Canfield
Miss Foley
Richard Davalos
Mr. Crosetti
Jake Dengel
Mr. Tetley
Jack Dodson
Dr. Douglas
Bruce M. Fischer
Mr. Cooger
Ellen Geer
Mrs. Halloway
Pam Grier
Dust Witch
Brendan Klinger
Cooger as a Child
James Stacy
Ed the Bartender
Angelo Rossitto
Little Person #1
Peter Risch
Little Person #2
Jill Carroll
Teenage Girl
Tony Christopher
Young Ed
Sharan Lea
Young Miss Foley
Scott De Roy
Cooger as a Young Man
Sharon Ashe
Townswoman
Arthur Hill
Narrator (voice)
Phil Fondacaro
Demon Clown (uncredited)
Jerry Maren
Demon Small Person (uncredited)
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