Possession (1981)
Possession is a 1981 horror movie directed by Andrzej Żuławski, with a running time of 2h 4m. It stars Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neill and Margit Carstensen.
A young woman left her family for an unspecified reason. The husband determines to find out the truth and starts following his wife. At first, he suspects that a man is involved. But gradually, he finds out more and more strange behaviors and bizarre incidents that indicate something more than a possessed love affair.
Quick answers
What is Possession about?
A young woman left her family for an unspecified reason. The husband determines to find out the truth and starts following his wife. At first, he suspects that a man is involved. But gradually, he finds out more and more strange behaviors and bizarre incidents that indicate something more than a possessed love affair.
When was Possession released?
Possession was released on 27 May 1981.
How long is Possession?
Possession runs 2h 4m.
Who made Possession?
Possession was directed by Andrzej Żuławski.
Where can I watch Possession?
Possession is available on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Kino Film Collection, Metrograph and Philo.
Where to watch Possession
Stream: AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Kino Film Collection, Metrograph, Philo, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Isabelle Adjani as Anna / Helen
- Sam Neill as Mark
- Margit Carstensen as Margit Gluckmeister
- Heinz Bennent as Heinrich
- Johanna Hofer as Heinrich's Mother
- Carl Duering as Private Detective
- Shaun Lawton as Zimmermann
- Michael Hogben as Bob
- Maximilian Rüthlein as Man with Pink Socks
- Thomas Frey as Pink Sock's Acolyte
- Leslie Malton as Sara
- Gerd Neubert as Subway Drunk
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