The Contraption
1978, English. Directed by James Dearden.
A man toils at building an elaborate contraption. But to what end?
- Runtime
- 0h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 22 February 1978
- Country
- United Kingdom
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How long is The Contraption?
The Contraption runs 7 minutes (0h 7m).
Does The Contraption have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Contraption on?
The Contraption isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 February 1978. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Contraption?
If you liked The Contraption, try The Dreadful, Vicious, Abduction.
Who directed The Contraption?
The Contraption (1978) was directed by James Dearden and stars Richard O'Brien, Charlotte Cornwell.