The Fury

The Fury

An experience in terror and suspense.

R 1978 · 118 min · ★ 6.3 · Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

When a devious plot separates CIA agent Peter Sandza from his son, Robin, the distraught father manages to see through the ruse. Taken because of his psychic abilities, Robin is being held by Ben Childress, who is studying people with supernatural powers in hopes of developing their talents as weapons. Soon Peter pairs up with Gillian, a teen who has telekinesis, to find and rescue Robin.

Directed by Brian De Palma · Written by John Farris

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Kirk Douglas Peter Sandza
Amy Irving Gillian Bellaver
John Cassavetes Ben Childress
Carrie Snodgress Hester
Charles Durning Dr. Jim McKeever
Andrew Stevens Robin Sandza
Fiona Lewis Dr. Susan Charles
Carol Eve Rossen Dr. Ellen Lindstrom
William Finley Raymond Dunwoodie
Melody Thomas Scott LaRue
Rutanya Alda Kristen
Alice Nunn Mrs. Callahan

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