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Ruby

  • 1977
  • R
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
1.4K
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Ruby (1977)
Sixteen years after Ruby Claire's gangster boyfriend was shot and killed by four associates, a series of gruesome murders takes place at the drive-in movie theatre she now owns. Meanwhile, the behaviour of her mute daughter Leslie is becoming increasingly strange and a visiting psychic claims that forces from beyond are out for revenge.
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Sixteen years post Ruby Claire's boyfriend's murder, gruesome killings erupt at her drive-in movie theatre. Her mute daughter Leslie's odd behavior escalates, and a psychic warns of revenge ... Read allSixteen years post Ruby Claire's boyfriend's murder, gruesome killings erupt at her drive-in movie theatre. Her mute daughter Leslie's odd behavior escalates, and a psychic warns of revenge from beyond.Sixteen years post Ruby Claire's boyfriend's murder, gruesome killings erupt at her drive-in movie theatre. Her mute daughter Leslie's odd behavior escalates, and a psychic warns of revenge from beyond.

  • Director
    • Curtis Harrington
  • Writers
    • George Edwards
    • Steve Krantz
    • Barry Schneider
  • Stars
    • Piper Laurie
    • Stuart Whitman
    • Roger Davis
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    • IMDb RATING
    4.5/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Curtis Harrington
    • Writers
      • George Edwards
      • Steve Krantz
      • Barry Schneider
    • Stars
      • Piper Laurie
      • Stuart Whitman
      • Roger Davis
    • 48User reviews
    • 45Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast20

    Piper Laurie
    Piper Laurie
    • Ruby Claire
    Stuart Whitman
    Stuart Whitman
    • Vince Kemper
    Roger Davis
    Roger Davis
    • Dr. Paul Keller
    Janit Baldwin
    Janit Baldwin
    • Leslie Claire
    Crystin Sinclaire
    • Lila June
    Paul Kent
    • Louie
    Len Lesser
    Len Lesser
    • Barney
    Jack Perkins
    Jack Perkins
    • Avery
    Eddy Donno
    Eddy Donno
    • Jess
    • (as Edward Donno)
    Sal Vecchio
    • Nicky Rocco
    Fred Kohler Jr.
    Fred Kohler Jr.
    • Jake Miller
    • (as Fred Kohler)
    Rory Stevens
    • Donny
    Raymond Kark
    • First Man
    Jan Burrell
    Jan Burrell
    • First Woman
    Kip Gillespie
    • Herbie
    Tamar Cooper
    Tamar Cooper
    • Woman 'A'
    Patricia Allison
    • Pick-up Man's Wife
    Stu Olson
    • Man 'A'
    • Director
      • Curtis Harrington
    • Writers
      • George Edwards
      • Steve Krantz
      • Barry Schneider
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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Ruby' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    • Trivia
      The producer chose to change the ending, and both Curtis Harrington and Piper Laurie refused to be involved in the re-shoot. It was allegedly shot by Stephanie Rothman, who has neither confirmed nor denied her involvement. This ending, featured in the TV commercials at the time of the theatrical release, helped make it the box office success it was.
    • Goofs
      Set in 1951, the drive-in shows Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958) seven years too early.
    • Alternate versions
      For its 1979 debut on CBS, some gruesome shots were removed and additional scenes were shot to pad out the film's running time, reportedly by writer/director Stephanie Rothman. Roger Davis, Crystin Sinclaire and other bit players returned to flesh out their roles, and several new cast members were added uncredited. Director Curtis Harrington was so disgusted that he requested his name be removed from this cut, which is credited to Hollywood's favorite pseudonym, Allen Smithee.
    • Connections
      Edited into Rifftrax: Ruby (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Love's So Easy
      Written by Sally Stevens
      Performed by Piper Laurie

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 24, 1977 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Blood Ruby
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $600,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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