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1972 American film
Stanley
Theatrical release poster
Directed byWilliam Grefé
Screenplay byGary Crutcher
Story byWilliam Grefé
Produced byWilliam Grefé
StarringChris Robinson
CinematographyCliff Poland
Edited byJulio Chavez
Music byPost Production Associates
Production
company
Stanley Corporation
Distributed byCrown International Pictures
Release date
  • 24 May 1972 (1972-05-24) (Los Angeles)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Stanley is a 1972 American horror film directed and produced by William Grefé, about a Seminole Indian and a Vietnam veteran who uses his collection of pet snakes to take revenge on his enemies.

Cast

Production

Director William Grefé pitched the film to Crown International's head Red Jacobs after the success of the film Willard (1971). Grefe stated in March 1972 that he got the idea of the film after having a nightmare about snakes. The film was shot entirely in the Evergaldes and Ivan Tors Studios in Miami, Florida. The cast includes Chris Robinson, who appeared in other films made in Florida, such as Charcoal Black (1972) and Thunder County (1974).

A report in the Daily Variety stated William Loos would score the film, but only Post Production Associates is credited onscreen for the film score.

Release

Stanley was shown in Los Angeles on May 24, 1972. On its release, Stanley was described by Brian Albright of as "one of 's most successful horror projects."

References

  1. ^ "Stanley (1972)". American Film Institute. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  2. ^ Albright 2012, p. 200.

Sources

  • Albright, Brian (2012). Regional Horror Films, 1958-1990. McFarland. ISBN 9780786472277.

External links

Films directed by William Grefé
Feature films
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