Case of the Full Moon Murders | |
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Directed by | Sean S. Cunningham Brud Talbot |
Written by | Jerry Hayling |
Produced by | Sean S. Cunningham Brud Talbot |
Starring | Sheila Stuart |
Cinematography | Gus Graham |
Edited by | Steve Miner |
Music by | Steve Chapin |
Production companies | Dana Films Lobster Enterprises |
Distributed by | Sean S. Cunningham Films |
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Running time | 74 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
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