Turkey Shoot
1982
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Synopsis
In the near future, after an unspecified holocaust, survivors are herded into prison camps. There, they are hunted for sport by the leaders of the camp. Paul, one of the newest prisoners, is determined not to go down as quietly as the others.
Turkey Shoot (1982) is a 1h 33min sci-fi feature film by Brian Trenchard-Smith. In the near future, after an unspecified holocaust, survivors are herded into prison camps. Selected for Fantastic Fest (2008).
Key facts
Cast
Steve Railsback, Olivia Hussey, Michael Craig, Carmen Duncan, Noel Ferrier, Lynda Stoner, Roger Ward, Michael Petrovitch
Original language
English
First release
March 25, 1982 (Netherlands)
Production companies
Hemdale films
Home video distributors
Viking Video (Sweden), Starmaker (United States, Canada)
Crew
Screenplay
Jon George, Neill D. Hicks
Producer
Antony I. Ginnane, William Fayman
Cinematography
John R. McLean
Editing
Alan Lake
Music
Brian May
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival 2024 - Eat the Rich
- Fantastic Fest 2008
Titles
| Original title | Turkey Shoot | |
| Alternate title | Les Traqués de l'an 2000 | |
| Alternate title | Blood Camp Thatcher | |
| Alternate title | Escape 2000 | |
| VHS home video title | Levande Byte |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Starmaker (cat. no. 80057) | 1992, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | Starmaker (cat. no. 80057) | 1992, Canada, slipcase |
| VHS | Viking Video | 1992, Sweden, clamshell |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Turkey Shoot (Original Soundtrack) - Brian May (2014) | 2 releases, 2014: Dual Planet |
| CD | Turkey Shoot (Original Soundtrack) - Brian May (2014) | 2 releases, 2014-2021: Dragon's Domain Records, Dual Planet |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Netherlands | March 25, 1982 |
| Theatrical | Germany | September 22, 1982 |
| Theatrical | France | September 22, 1982 |
| Theatrical | Australia | October 13, 1982 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | February 10, 1983 |
| Theatrical | United States | October 29, 1983 |
| Classification | Germany | 18 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 18 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | Sweden | 1992 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1992 80057 |
| Home video VHS | Canada | 1992 80057 |
Full credits
| Director | Brian Trenchard-Smith |
| Cast | Steve Railsback (Paul Anders), Olivia Hussey (Chris Walters), Michael Craig (Charles Thatcher), Carmen Duncan (Jennifer), Noel Ferrier (Secretary Mallory), Lynda Stoner (Rita Daniels), Roger Ward (Chief Guard Ritter), Michael Petrovitch (Tito), Gus Mercurio (Red), John Ley (Dodge), Bill Young (Griff), Steve Rackman (Alph), John Godden (Andy), Oriana Panozzo (Melinda) |
| Screenplay | Jon George, Neill D. Hicks |
| Story | David Lawrence, George Schenck, Robert Williams |
| Producer | Antony I. Ginnane, William Fayman |
| Executive producer | David Hemmings, John Daly |
| Cinematography | John R. McLean |
| Editing | Alan Lake |
| Music | Brian May |
| Production design | Bernard Hides |
| Visual effects | John Stears |
| Costumes | Aphrodite Kondos |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
