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TV MOVIE . 1991 . 1h 36m . 6.0/10

Cast a Deadly Spell_

"Bullets! Demons! The end of the world! Can’t hold a man like this!"

In a fantastical 1940s where magic is used by everyone, a hard-boiled detective investigates the theft of a mystical tome.

Starring Fred Ward, David Warner, Julianne Moore
6.0/10
Rating
1h 36m
Runtime
1991
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Bullets! Demons! The end of the world! Can’t hold a man like this!

In a fantastical 1940s where magic is used by everyone, a hard-boiled detective investigates the theft of a mystical tome.

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Cast
Fred Ward stars as Det. Harry Philip Lovecraft in Cast a Deadly Spell.
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Year context
Cast a Deadly Spell was released 35 years ago in 1991.
Overview
In a fantastical 1940s where magic is used by everyone, a hard-boiled detective investigates the theft of a mystical tome.
Cast a Deadly Spell is a TV Movie, Mystery, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 36m.

BOX OFFICE

$6.0M
Budget

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
96 min (1h 36m)
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (119 votes)
Budget
$6,000,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Cast a Deadly Spell about?
In a fantastical 1940s where magic is used by everyone, a hard-boiled detective investigates the theft of a mystical tome.
How long is Cast a Deadly Spell?
Cast a Deadly Spell has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in Cast a Deadly Spell?
The cast of Cast a Deadly Spell includes Fred Ward, David Warner, Julianne Moore, Clancy Brown, Alexandra Powers.
What is the rating of Cast a Deadly Spell?
Cast a Deadly Spell has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 119 votes on TMDB.

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TV Movie Mystery Comedy Horror Fantasy
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