Bekim Fehmiu, Bruce Dern, Clyde Kusatsu

Palestinian terrorists attempt to wipe out a Super Bowl crowd in this 1976 thriller directed by John Frankenheimer (Seconds). Frankenheimer's unique facility with action--the unusual breadth of...( read more  read more... ) his view of violence, which stresses sustained drama over escalating thrills--makes this taut movie engrossing from start to finish. The lengthy cat-and-mouse stuff during the big game--much of which was shot at a real Super Bowl--is quite exciting. --Tom Keogh

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R, 143 min.

Directed by: John Frankenheimer

Release Date: March 11, 1977

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DVD Release Date: October 14, 2003

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  • April 2, 2009
    John Frankenheimer's thriller based on the novel by Thomas Harris, author of The Silence of the Lambs, about terrorists planning to cause mayhem at a Super Bowl football game. Maniacs on both sides of the law (Robert Shaw and Bruce Dern) explain their motives, but it's the violen...( read more)t action that makes the film so heavy and yet so exciting. The clash between police helicopters and a hijacked blimp is the highlight of the outstanding set pieces. It's the sort of thing that Frankenheimer can do with one hand tied behind his back.

    Though the film could've been more effectively tight with a shorter running time, Black Sunday benefits from its' technical skill, drawn-out suspense and character development.
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  • June 2, 2007
    Interesting across the board, and a great story line.
  • May 31, 2008
    Shaw, Dern and Keller's collective performances keep the suspense building to a thrilling and believable conclusion. Edge of your seat tense ride.....enjoy!
  • October 23, 2009
    every time i try to see this movie i get a black and white witch movie some things wrong here !!
  • August 30, 2009
    Though much fantasy of folklore
    shapes through to today gothic malevolence appears unstoppable. Saving the best for last.
  • August 16, 2009
    i did not like the movies
  • July 28, 2009
    i didnt seem to really lik it all that muchh...
  • April 14, 2009
    I Want To See It.Betty
  • April 12, 2009
    Very Good suspense movie.
  • June 8, 2008
    I'v read the book. Harris right?

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