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FilmMovie ReviewsThe Omen — 1976

The Omen

1976

1h 51m

Horror/Mystery

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Cast

Gregory Peck (Robert Thorn)Lee Remick (Katherine Thorn)Harvey Stephens (Damien)David Warner (Jennings)Billie Whitelaw (Mrs. Baylock)Patrick Troughton (Father Brennan)Martin Benson (Father Spiletto)Robert Rietty (Monk)Tommy Duggan (Priest)John Stride (The Psychiatrist)Anthony Nicholls (Dr. Becker)Holly Palance (Nanny)Roy Boyd (Reporter)Freda Dowie (Nun)Sheila Raynor (Mrs. Horton)Robert MacLeod (Horton)Bruce Boa (Thorn's Aide)Don Fellows (Thorn's Second Aide)

Director

Richard Donner

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Synopsis

Mysterious deaths surround an American ambassador. Could the child that he is raising actually be the Antichrist? The Devil's own son?

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