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The Making of 'Thriller'

  • Video
  • 1983
  • PG
  • 1h 10m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
1.3K
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Michael Jackson in The Making of 'Thriller' (1983)
DocumentaryMusic

From Michael Jackson we take a look behind the "Thrills" of ThrillerFrom Michael Jackson we take a look behind the "Thrills" of ThrillerFrom Michael Jackson we take a look behind the "Thrills" of Thriller

  • Director
    • Jerry Kramer
  • Stars
    • Michael Jackson
    • John Landis
    • Rick Baker
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jerry Kramer
    • Stars
      • Michael Jackson
      • John Landis
      • Rick Baker
    • 5User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination total

    Photos4

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    Top Cast19

    Michael Jackson
    Michael Jackson
    • Self
    John Landis
    John Landis
    • Self
    Rick Baker
    Rick Baker
    • Self - Monster Maker
    Kelly Kimball
    • Self - Co-designer
    Michael Peters
    • Self - Choreographer
    Ola Ray
    Ola Ray
    • Self
    George Folsey Jr.
    George Folsey Jr.
    • Self
    Paul Guzman-Sanchez
    Paul Guzman-Sanchez
    • Zombie Street Dancer
    Kevin Brennan
    • Self - Zombie Breaking Through the Floor
    • (uncredited)
    Michelle Defevre
    • Self - Zombie in Light Blue Dress
    • (uncredited)
    Tony Fields
    Tony Fields
    • Self
    • (uncredited)
    Tony Gardner
    Tony Gardner
    • Self - Zombie Crawling Out of a Grave
    • (uncredited)
    Tom Hester
    • Self - Zombie Moving the Grave Cover
    • (uncredited)
    Josh Paddock
    Josh Paddock
    • Baseball Pitcher
    • (uncredited)
    Vincent Paterson
    Vincent Paterson
    • Self
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Paynter
    Robert Paynter
    • Self
    • (uncredited)
    Vincent Price
    Vincent Price
    • Self - 'Rap' Performer
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Mark Sellers
    Mark Sellers
    • Self
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jerry Kramer
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Did you know

    • Alternate versions
      The UK version of the video is slightly longer. It contains a few additional interviews with fans in the segment "The Fans".
    • Connections
      Featured in It's Black Entertainment (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Beat It
      Written by Michael Jackson
      Epic Records

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 15, 1983 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
    • Production company
      • Optimum Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 10m(70 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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