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Cinemagic Theatre
2021 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97214, Portland, OR
About Halloween (1978)
On a cold Halloween night in 1963, six year old Michael Myers brutally murdered his 17-year-old sister, Judith. He was sentenced and locked away for 15 years. But on October 30, 1978, while being transferred for a court date, a 21-year-old Michael Myers steals a car and escapes Smith's Grove. He returns to his quiet hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois, where he looks for his next victims.
Cast & Crew
John Carpenter, Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Nancy Kyes, P.J. Soles, Charles Cyphers, Kyle Richards, Brian Andrews, Arthur Malet, Charles Bornstein, Craig Stearns, Dean Cundy, Debra Hill, Erica Ulland, Irwin Yablans
Frequently asked questions
How long is Halloween (1978)?
Halloween (1978) is 1 hr 31 min long.
Who directed Halloween (1978)?
John Carpenter
Who is Dr. Sam Loomis in Halloween (1978)?
Donald Pleasence plays Dr. Sam Loomis in the film.
What is Halloween (1978) about?
On a cold Halloween night in 1963, six year old Michael Myers brutally murdered his 17-year-old sister, Judith. He was sentenced and locked away for 15 years. But on October 30, 1978, while being transferred for a court date, a 21-year-old Michael Myers steals a car and escapes Smith's Grove. He returns to his quiet hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois, where he looks for his next victims.