The Possession of Joel Delaney
1972, English. Directed by Waris Hussein.
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An upper-class Manhattan divorcee comes to believe that her brother is possessed by the spirit of a serial killer who beheaded young women in Spanish Harlem.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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FlixFlingCast & crew
- Waris HusseinDirector
- Shirley MacLaineNorah Benson
- Perry KingJoel Delaney
- Michael HordernJustin
- David ElliottPeter Benson
- Lisa KohaneCarrie Benson
- Barbara TrenthamSherry
- Lovelady PowellErika
- Edmundo Rivera ÁlvarezDon Pedro
- Teodorina BelloMrs. Pérez
- Robert BurrTed Benson
- Miriam ColonVeronica
- Ernesto GonzalezYoung Man at Séance
Details
- Released
- 24 May 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Irene Kamp, Matt Robinson
- Budget
- $1.3M
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What The Possession of Joel Delaney is based on
The Possession of Joel Delaney is adapted from a novel.
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How long is The Possession of Joel Delaney?
The Possession of Joel Delaney runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The Possession of Joel Delaney have a post-credits scene?
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The Possession of Joel Delaney is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Possession of Joel Delaney on?
The Possession of Joel Delaney is streaming on FlixFling in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Possession of Joel Delaney?
If you liked The Possession of Joel Delaney, try Apartment 7A, The Believers, The Deliverance.
Who directed The Possession of Joel Delaney?
The Possession of Joel Delaney (1972) was directed by Waris Hussein and stars Shirley MacLaine, Perry King, Michael Hordern.
What is The Possession of Joel Delaney based on?
The Possession of Joel Delaney is adapted from a novel.